Brooks School seeks a part-time, head coach for the boys 1st (varsity) squash team, responsible for the overall operation of the team, starting September 1, 2022. There are possible full-time positions available for coaches qualified to teach English, history or physics, or who can support the work of our Learning Center (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING).

Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 350 boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12. Located in North Andover, Mass., Brooks offers both a challenging academic curriculum and an exceptional athletic program, in a close-knit community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the boys’ varsity squash program Monday through Saturday during the season.
• Lead and supervise the lower-level coaches, and collaborate on topics of technique, training plans, player placement and development throughout the season.
• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation for the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship and a sense of pride in self, team and school community.
• Attend all ISL and NEPSAC coaches’ association meetings.
• Work together with the athletic department in the development of the team schedule, budget and coaching needs of the boys’ squash program.
• Assist in the college placement process for student-athletes.
• Attract student-athletes and families who value community and challenge and who will make positive contributions to the school.
• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Brooks School.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Coaching at college, high school varsity or high school aged club level for three or more years
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
• Strong technical and tactical understanding of squash
• Energetic self-starter in addressing all details of leading a competitive high school program
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• A valid driver’s license and ability (or readiness to learn) to drive school vehicles
• Pass a background check and other references, as needed

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and list of references to Director of Athletics Bobbie Crump-Burbank at athletics@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

The school will make any offer of employment contingent upon a candidate being authorized to work in the United States, and successfully completing criminal offender record (CORI) and sexual offender record (SORI) background checks.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Brooks School is a COVID-19 vaccinated community. Unvaccinated visitors to campus are asked to refrain from entering any school buildings unless the school has granted an exemption. In all cases, unvaccinated people who have been granted an exemption must wear a mask over the nose and mouth at all times when in a school building. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. 

Brooks School seeks an assistant coach for the girls 2nd volleyball team, starting September 1, 2022 (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING).

The girls volleyball assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of the program, including developing and mentoring athletes on and off the court; supervising daily practices; contributing technical and tactical instruction, and attending all scheduled games, home and away.

Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 350 boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12. Located in North Andover, Mass., Brooks offers both a challenging academic curriculum and an exceptional athletic program, in a close-knit community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Brooks School.
• Assist the head coach with the administration of practices and games.
• Assume responsibility for safely and effectively coaching Brooks School volleyball Monday through Saturday, from September through Thanksgiving. Practices are typically between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Communicate and collaborate daily with other coaches on topics of technique and training.
• Encourage and motivate students individually and as a team.
• Attend to first-aid requirements, as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• A positive outlook with enthusiasm for the sport of volleyball
• A college degree with relevant experience coaching at the high school level and/or a successful personal background in competitive volleyball
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with secondary school students
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
• Strong technical and tactical understanding of high school volleyball
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive 13-passenger school vans
• Pass background check and other references, as needed
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Director of Athletics Bobbie Crump-Burbank at athletics@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

The school will make any offer of employment contingent upon a candidate being authorized to work in the United States, and successfully completing criminal offender record (CORI) and sexual offender record (SORI) background checks.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Brooks School is a COVID-19 vaccinated community. Unvaccinated visitors to campus are asked to refrain from entering any school buildings unless the school has granted an exemption. In all cases, unvaccinated people who have been granted an exemption must wear a mask over the nose and mouth at all times when in a school building. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. 

Brooks School seeks a part-time licensed clinician to work 20 hours during the academic year (Wednesday mornings and full days on Thursday and Friday) reporting to the director of psychological counseling services (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING).

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in counseling, with a strong preference for experience in a school environment. An advanced degree and licensure are required as a licensed clinician (Ph.D., Psy.D. or LICSW). This candidate will report to the director of psychological counseling services. This candidate will work a total of 20 hours over the course of two and a half days. This is an academic year position: September 1 through May 31.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Crisis counseling and assessment: Assess for suicidality, self-injurious behavior, depression, anxiety and/or any other potentially dangerous/high risk states.
• Psycho-social assessments and treatment planning: Assess current mental health status of students, their needs and appropriate treatment plan.
• Meet with students for short-term counseling around specific issues such as school adjustment, stress, self-esteem or issues resulting from disciplinary measures.
• Facilitate life skills groups addressing mood management skills/emotion regulation, body image, self-care, etc.
• Provide case management of individual caseload of students receiving mental health support.
• Serve on a rotating on-call system for mental health emergencies for weeknights /weekends.
• Explore and facilitate group support or counseling for students, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the Health & Wellness Center staff in addressing the health and wellness needs of students.

COMPETENCIES

• Developing and maintaining trusting relationships with students, families, as well as faculty and administration
• Understanding of child development
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and keep high standards of confidentiality
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve
• Exhibit capacity to routinely assess, assist, and escalate student issues as needed; ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Predisposition to reflect warmth and a positive spirit
• Ability to facilitate effective crisis intervention
• Maintaining confidentiality; using discretion
• Support of Brooks School's mission
• Exemplifying high standards of professional conduct

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required
Ph.D., Psy.D. or MSW required
Licensed Clinician (Ph.D., Psy.D or LICSW) in Massachusetts

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment in usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional lifting, bending and climbing stairs
• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting and standing
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and functions in a fast-paced working environment

TRAVEL

This role does not require travel but travel for professional development is encouraged.

APPLICATION AND POSITION INFORMATION

Brooks School believes that realizing a mission aimed at providing the most meaningful educational experience its students will have in their lives requires intentional work to build and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of our predominantly residential school. As such, we seek a diverse candidate pool that includes those who are traditionally underrepresented and less familiar with boarding school life.

All interested candidates should submit the following materials by email with attachments to Director of psychological Counseling Services Kimberly Cratty at kcratty@brooksschool.org:

• cover letter expressing why you are interested in Brooks and this opportunity
• a current resume
• three professional references and their contact information

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Brooks School is a COVID-19 vaccinated community. Unvaccinated visitors to campus are asked to refrain from entering any school buildings unless the school has granted an exemption. In all cases, unvaccinated people who have been granted an exemption must wear a mask over the nose and mouth at all times when in a school building.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Brooks School seeks soccer coaches for boys and girls 2nd teams starting September 1, 2022 (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING).

Soccer coaches are responsible for all aspects of their team’s program, including designing and implementing daily practices that prepare students for competitive matches; administrative tasks supporting program logistics; and mentoring athletes on and off the field.

Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 350 boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12. Located in North Andover, Mass., Brooks offers both a challenging academic curriculum and an exceptional athletic program, in a close-knit community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Brooks School.
• Assume responsibility for safely and effectively coaching a Brooks School soccer team Monday through Saturday, from September through mid-November. Practices are typically between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Plan and implement effective daily practices sessions and prepare students for competitive matches.
• Communicate and collaborate daily with other coaches on topics of technique and training.
• Encourage and motivate students individually and as a team.
• Attend to first-aid requirements, as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• A positive outlook with enthusiasm for the sport of soccer
• Relevant experience coaching at the high school level and/or a successful personal background in competitive soccer
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with secondary school students
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
• Strong technical understanding of high school soccer skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive 14-passenger school busettes
• Pass background check and other references, as needed
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to or to Director of Athletics Bobbie Crump-Burbank at athletics@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

The school will make any offer of employment contingent upon a candidate being authorized to work in the United States, and successfully completing criminal offender record (CORI) and sexual offender record (SORI) background checks.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Brooks School is a COVID-19 vaccinated community. Unvaccinated visitors to campus are asked to refrain from entering any school buildings unless the school has granted an exemption. In all cases, unvaccinated people who have been granted an exemption must wear a mask over the nose and mouth at all times when in a school building. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.