Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach — Lead, Develop, Inspire

The Northwest School Of The Arts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northwest School seeks a Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach to support its mission and work with a diverse student‑athlete community on Seattle's Capitol Hill. You will collaborate with the Head Coach to plan, organize, and develop the program while modeling integrity and competitive spirit.

Reporting to the Athletic Director, the role emphasizes teaching skills, promoting teamwork, and fostering social‑emotional growth in line with the school's inclusive values.

Qualifications

• Expertise and experience coaching basketball, preferably at the high school level or above.
• First Aid/CPR training, sudden cardiac arrest training, and head injury training are current (training provided, if needed)
• Successful completion of background check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, coaching, and developing the program and players.
• Model and effectively inspire essential team concepts of dedication, responsibility, teamwork and sportsmanship among student‑athletes.
• Generate enthusiasm and pride among students in the program.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach skills and strategies associated with the game at the high school level.
• Engage with student‑athletes, colleagues, parents, opponents, referees, etc. with respect and positivity.
• Philosophical alignment with striving to win while promoting the bigger picture of character, commitment, and team supportiveness.
• Attend staff trainings and coaching clinics, seek out materials to develop coaching expertise and effectiveness.
• Work as a collaborative member of the program and Northwest School community.
• Know and adhere to Northwest School, Emerald Sound Conference, and WIAA policies and procedures.
• Promote and work toward social justice in oneself and society.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Job description

The Northwest School seeks a Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach to support its mission and work with a diverse student‑athlete community on Seattle's Capitol Hill. You will collaborate with the Head Coach to plan, organize, and develop the program while modeling integrity and competitive spirit.

Reporting to the Athletic Director, the role emphasizes teaching skills, promoting teamwork, and fostering social‑emotional growth in line with the school's inclusive values.