Fitness Specialist

Position: 2026-2027 Fitness Specialist
Job Title:

Fitness Specialist

Department:
Athletics

Reports To:

Athletic Trainer

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

On-Site:
Yes

FTE:
Up to 19 hours a week (start date: August 17, 2026)

Pay Range: $37.50 per hour

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom.

You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school's longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, "I belong." We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

Position Summary/Overview:

The Fitness Specialist works under the supervision of the Athletic Trainer to manage extracurricular Fitness Center operations and programming for 6th-12th grade students and staff/faculty. They are responsible for creating and maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment with guidance and programming that develops physical literacy and long-term athlete development. This position regularly collaborates with the Athletic Department staff, coaches, and Health and Wellness Faculty to promote a culture of health, well-being, and performance across the K-12 community.

The Fitness Specialist covers the regular Fitness Center hours (3:00-5:00 p.m. on regularly scheduled school days), with the possibility of additional time depending on scheduled fitness activities (e.g. team workouts, morning faculty/staff sessions).

We are looking for an individual who desires to build an inclusive fitness environment and is passionate about teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills to a diverse community. Qualified candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, a positive teaching style, and experience conducting adult and youth personal training in individual and group environments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-equipped fitness facility.

• Supervise the Fitness Center during scheduled hours.

• Promote Fitness Center opportunities to students, faculty/staff, and coaches.

• Provide orientation to faculty/staff participants and manage required release forms.

• Teach safe and effective strength training principles, including technique, progression, and injury prevention.

• Support participants at the introductory level build confidence and establish a foundation in fitness.

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine individual and team-based workout programs.

• Adapt coaching and programs to meet the diverse needs, abilities, and developmental levels of all participants.

• Collaborate with the Athletic Trainer on rehabilitation and modified exercise for athletes recovering from injury/illness.

• Communicate effectively with…