Track & Field Varsity Assistant Coaches - Sprints, Hurdles, Distance, Throws, Jumps

The-Northwest-School-of-the-Arts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 3,400 - 4,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching stipend

Job summary

The Northwest School in Seattle seeks Track & Field Varsity Assistant Coaches for Sprints/Hurdles, Distance, Throws, and Jumps. You will support the head coach, teach fundamentals, and help build a competitive, values-driven program.

Applicants should have high school or collegiate coaching experience, complete WIAA training, and pass a Washington background check. The stipend ranges seasonally from $3,377 to $4,279, with season dates March 1 to May 29, 2027.

Qualifications

• High school or collegiate coaching experience.
• WIAA coaching education training completion.
• Clear Washington State Background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in all aspects of coaching the Track & Field team and program.
• Teach fundamentals, techniques, and skills using positive, developmentally appropriate methods.
• Prioritize the health and safety of athletes and model good sportsmanship.

Skills

Coaching experience

WIAA rules knowledge

First Aid/CPR trained

Job description

Track & Field Varsity Assistant Coaches – Sprints/Hurdles, Distance, Throws, JumpsAbout The Northwest SchoolThe Northwest School is an independent day and boarding school serving students in grades 6–12 on an urban campus in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. As Seattle’s only day and boarding school, Northwest offers a distinctive educational experience that combines rigorous academics with experiential, interdisciplinary learning in a vibrant city setting.Our liberal arts program nurtures compassionate, globally aware, and environmentally conscious students who find joy in learning and are prepared to engage thoughtfully and creatively in an interconnected world. Northwest is a warm, inclusive community grounded in shared values and a deep commitment to belonging.We believe diversity strengthens our school and are dedicated to building a faculty and student body that reflects the broader society. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.At Northwest we aim to hire coaches who:Create an athletics experience which captivates and inspires players; build a tight-knit, supportive, and competitively fearless team culture; and effectively teach physical and social-emotional skills for life and sport.Relate well with players and build individual and collective enthusiasm and rapportModel excellent character and live the high expectations they have for athletesHave a strong technical and strategic understanding of the gamePosition SummaryWe are seeking a candidate who will support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that displays and proves an understanding of cultural 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 Track & Field Varsity Assistant Coaches will report to and be supervised by the Athletic Director.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport the head coach in all aspects of coaching the team and program.Teach fundamentals, techniques, and skills, utilizing positive and developmentally appropriate methods.Prioritize the health and safety of the athletes.Generate enthusiasm, commitment, and teamwork among students for the program.Model respectful interaction and sportsmanship with athletes, opponents, colleagues, and parents, and emphasize sportsmanship and leadership with athletes.Philosophical alignment with striving to win while promoting the bigger picture of character, commitment, and team supportiveness.Maintain WIAA coaching standards via the WIAA T&F rules clinic, general rules clinic, concussion management training, sudden cardiac arrest training, coaches’ education training, and First Aid/CPR certification.Work cooperatively with NWS colleagues.Understand and adhere to sport rules and regulations.Be an energetic self-starter.Minimum QualificationsExpertise and experience coaching the sport at the high school or collegiate level.Willingness to complete needed WIAA coaches’ education training sessions.Clear Washington State Background check.Compensation/DetailsCompetitive coaching stipend ranges from $3,377 to $4,279, based on experience. This is a stipend only position. Season officially starts March 1, 2027, and ends May 29, 2027.AvailabilityMonday-Friday, and some Saturdays from March 1, 2027, through May 29, 2027.Application ProcessPlease submit a cover letter and résumé online at: https://www.northwestschool.org/about/employmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.