Athletics Coach General

The Bush School values different perspectives and backgrounds, inspires curiosity, encourages a collaborative work environment, and promotes compassion and kindness in our work together. Our employees are the key to building and sustaining this culture.

Athletics Coach General Recruitment (Seattle, WA)

Stipend, Term Limited Position

This general recruitment may be used to create a pool of coaching candidates who the school may consider for future temporary, term-limited head and assistant coaching opportunities not already posted.

• This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

This is a general recruitment, which means it is a general announcement for interested individuals to apply to that may lead to possibly being considered for a future term-limited, temporary coaching opportunity not already posted on The Bush School’s website. Applicants should include information about the sport(s) and division(s) (Lower School, Middle School and/or Upper School) they are interested in coaching.

The Bush School seeks candidates who are able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who have a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Bush School’s athletic program works within the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) to provide athletic opportunities and competition for students of all gender identities. While most sports are offered separately for boys and girls, the Athletic Department staff is committed to working collaboratively with each participant to determine options that best suit each student-athlete’s journey.

Depending on the coaching position, a coach may work under the guidance of the Athletics Department, a head coach, and/or a coaching staff, to plan and execute team practices, coach all scheduled games, assist with overseeing inventory of sports equipment and uniforms, and drive the team to away games/team events in a school vehicle. The reporting structure is dependent on the specific coaching position available.

While other duties may be assigned, qualified coaching candidates will be able to manage the following key responsibilities and tasks:

• Provide a positive, safe, challenging, and supportive experience for participants
• Identify, develop, and apply age and developmentally appropriate coaching methods
• Develop and implement practice plans and routines
• Communicate team and program related information to coaching staff, athletes, and parents/guardians effectively and promptly
• Communicate with Athletics Department staff effectively and promptly
• Attend meetings and trainings scheduled by the Athletics Department
• Comply with all school and league policies and regulations

Successful candidates will have:

• Expert knowledge of the given sport
• Experience in interscholastic and/or club coaching
• A coaching certification preferred
• A capacity and desire to seek out and participate in ongoing professional development
• Possess the ability and willingness to be a team player
• Have a safe driving record that meets school standards
• Be able to work and connect well with people
• Be enthusiastic to contribute, grow, and develop as a member of the Blazers Athletics Department Team
• Have outstanding communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications

Additional Requirements:

• Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
• Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings

Compensation/Benefit Information for this position:

• Stipend amounts for eligible temporary, term-limited coaching positions are based on the coach attending all team events – amounts listed…