The Bush School

Job Title: Winter 2026-27 Middle School Boys Basketball Coach (Seattle, WA)    

Department: Athletics 

Reports To: Athletics Director 

On-Site: Yes 

Pay Range: $2,610.00-$3,260.00 Stipend, Term-Limited, Temporary Position 

Anticipated Dates: 10/26/26-1/15/27 

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 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 off campus practices and away games in a school vehicle. This position reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director.

The season runs from Monday, October 26, 2026, through Friday, January 15, 2027. Unless otherwise announced, practices take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, 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. 

 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.