Winter 2025 Middle School Boys Basketball Coach at The Bush School

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Winter 2025 Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Seattle, Washington

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.

Winter 2025 Middle School Boys Basketball Coach (Seattle, WA)

Stipend, Term-Limited Position

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 in search of an individual to join our Athletic Department as the Middle School Basketball Coach. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has 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 athletic program works within the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the CrossTown Middle School League 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.

In collaboration with the Athletic Department and other coaches, the Middle School Coach will lead and assist with team practices, coach all scheduled contests, and drive the team to away games in a school vehicle. This position reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director.

The season runs from Monday, October 27, 2025, through Friday, January 16, 2026. Unless otherwise announced, practices take place on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:00–3:30 p.m., either on campus or at locally rented gyms. Contests are typically scheduled on weekdays, starting between 4:00–5:30 p.m., either at home or at the opponent’s gym. For off-campus practices and away contests, coaches meet players at Bush, travel together to the site, and return to school at the end of the activity.

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
Communicate regularly with student-athletes and families, both in person and in writing
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.

Successful candidates will have:

Expert knowledge of given sport
Coaching experience and certification preferred
Capacity and desire to seek out and participate in ongoing professional development
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 range for this temporary, term-limited position: $2,610.00-3,260.00
Note: stipend amount reflects the total stipend when coach attends all team events
Additional compensation available for coaches who drive their teams to off-site practices/games.
Coaches may have access to professional development funds
Coaches are provided with Bush coaching gear
Free parking at Seattle, WA campus
City of Seattle Sick and Safe Leave

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position does not fit your talents, please visit the employment section of our website noted above.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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.

Application Form

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

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Cover Letter *

Resume *

Are you 18 years of age or older? *

Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.? *

Does your employment authorization in the U.S. require The Bush School to make a financial investment in order to sponsor your authorization? *

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation? *

Have you ever worked at The Bush School before? *

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Please list any formal trade or professional education you have completed that is not on your resume and related to the job applied for. Please include the name and location of the institution attended along with a brief description of the course of study.

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I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission in this application will be sufficient cause for rejection of my application or dismissal after employment eligibility. *

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