2026-27 Winter Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

The Bush School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 4,200 - 5,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaches Gear

Free parking at Seattle, WA campus

City of Seattle Sick and Safe Leave

Job summary

The Bush School in Seattle, WA is seeking a Boys Varsity Assistant Coach for the 2026-27 season to work with an experienced head coach, plan practices, and develop players off and on the court.

The position is on-site with a $4,625 stipend for the term, requiring CPR/First Aid and background checks, and offering additional compensation for driving teams to off-site contests.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of given sport
• Coaching experience and certification preferred
• Ability and willingness to be a team player
• Satisfactory criminal background check that meets school standards
• Safe driving record that meets school standards
• Ability to work and connect with people
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm to contribute, grow, and develop as a member of the Blazers Athletic Department Team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive, inclusive, safe, and challenging experience for participants
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, training methods, and safety practices
• Communicate with athletic department staff effectively and promptly
• Attend meetings and trainings scheduled by the Athletic Director
• Handle student health forms with confidentiality, be aware of individual health concerns, and respond appropriately to medical needs
• Comply with all school, conference, and state policies and regulation

Skills

Sport knowledge

Coaching experience

Team player

Background check

Driving record

People skills

Communication/organizational/ problem

Enthusiasm/growth

MS Office/Google apps

Job description

Job Title: The Bush School – 2026-27 Winter Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach (Seattle, WA)

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletics Director

On-Site: Yes

Pay Range: $4,625 Stipend, Term-Limited, Temporary Position

Anticipated Dates: 11/16/26-2/28/27

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.

Summary of position

The Bush School is seeking a Boys Varsity Assistant Coach to work alongside an experienced and highly respected head coach. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative coaching staff committed to building a competitive program and providing a positive, growth-oriented experience for our student-athletes.

We seek candidates who will support the school’s commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We value a diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

The Varsity Assistant Coach will help plan and lead practices, coach competitions, support the development of both experienced and emerging players, and transport student-athletes to off-campus contests using a school vehicle. The position reports directly to the Athletic Director.

The season begins Monday, November 16, 2026, and continues through early March, depending on postseason advancement. Practices are generally held Monday through Friday between 3:45 and 7:45 p.m., with occasional Saturday practices earlier in the day. Practices will not exceed two hours per day and are held at The Bush School.

The Bush School athletic program works within the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the Emerald Sound Conference 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.

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

• Provide a positive, inclusive, safe, and challenging experience for participants

• Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, training methods, and safety practices

• Communicate with athletic department staff effectively and promptly

• Attend meetings and trainings scheduled by the Athletic Director

• Handle student health forms with confidentiality, be aware of individual health concerns, and respond appropriately to medical needs.

• Comply with all school, conference, and state policies and regulation

Successful candidates will have

• Expert knowledge of given sport

• Coaching experience and certification preferred

• Ability and willingness to be a team player

• Satisfactory criminal background check that meets school standards

• Safe driving record that meets school standards

• Ability to work and connect with people

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Enthusiasm to contribute, grow, and develop as a member of the Blazers Athletic Department Team

• Proficiency 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

• Complete required coaching certifications (WIAA, SafeSport, Vector)

Compensation/Benefit Information for this position

• Stipend for this temporary, term-limited position: $4,625

• Note: stipend amount reflects the total stipend when the coach attends all practices, contests, and team activities, including the post-season.

• Additional compensation is available for coaches who drive their teams to off-site practices/games.

• Coaches Gear

• Free parking at Seattle, WA campus

• City of Seattle Sick and Safe Leave

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.

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.

*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.