2026-27 Winter Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

Bush; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 59.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Coaches Gear

Free parking at Seattle, WA campus

City of Seattle Sick Leave

Zusammenfassung

The Bush School in Seattle, WA is seeking a Boys Varsity Assistant Coach for the 2026-27 season. This temporary, stipend-based position supports a competitive program and collaborates with the head coach to develop student-athletes both on and off the court.

You will teach sport-specific skills, ensure safety, and communicate with the Athletics Department while upholding school standards and contributing to a growth-oriented team culture.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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

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Sport expertise

Coaching experience

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Enthusiasm to grow

Proficiency with MS Office

Google applications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Jobbeschreibung

Our diverse workforce includes over 175 faculty and staff, working together to support the school’s mission on behalf of our students. Career opportunities are many and varied. The Bush School is dedicated to valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, inspiring curiosity, motivating employees to take risks, and encouraging compassion and kindness. Our employees enjoy an environment that inspires creativity while being part of a collaborative community. Whatever you do at The Bush School, you are a valued member of our K-12 community.

Relationships are at the core of all we do which makes a difference for student growth both socially and academically. Get to know some of the extraordinary faculty and staff that make up the Bush community.

Assistant Head of School for K-12 Programs Matt Lai

Everyday in classes, our students are challenged to lean into hard conversations and pushed out of their comfort zones.

What it’s like to work at The Bush School?

Please note: anyone can sign up - it doesn't matter if we currently have an opening listed below that interests you.

Sessions will be held on the following dates throughout the year. All sessions will be held from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Pacific Time.

2026-27 Winter Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Contract

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.

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.

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

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

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

*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.

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.

NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bush School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Bush School does not discriminate on the basis of an employee’s or applicant’s race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law.

The Bush School is an independent day school located in Seattle, WA enrolling 775 students in grades K–12. The mission of The Bush School is to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. 3400 East Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98112 [phone]