The Bush School

Job Title: The Bush School – Fall 2026 Boys Junior Varsity Golf Head Coach (Seattle, WA)    

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletics Director

On-Site: Yes

Pay Range: $5,050, Stipend, Term-Limited, Temporary Position

Anticipated Dates: 8/24-10/16/2026

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.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.

Summary of position:

Join one of the top high school golf programs in Washington.

The Bush School is seeking a JV Head Coach to help continue the momentum of a program that is coming off a State Championship and consecutive Emerald Sound Conference titles. With a talented group of returning athletes and a strong pipeline of developing players, this is an outstanding opportunity to make an immediate impact.We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s goals towards building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We believe that a diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are necessary to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and families; we encourage diversity in our applicant pool.

Under the direction of the Boys Varsity Golf Head Coach, the JV Head Coach oversees all aspects of the Boys JV Golf program at The Bush School, a member of the competitive Emerald Sound Conference. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Coach, Varsity coaching staff, and Athletic Department team, the JV Head Coach is responsible for planning and leading team practices, coaching all scheduled competitions, assisting with the management of team equipment and gear, and transporting student-athletes to away contests and off-site practices using a school vehicle. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director.

The Bush School athletic program works within the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the Emerald Sound Conference 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. 

The season begins on Monday, August 24, 2026, and continues through mid-October. Practices are held Monday through Friday between 3:45 and 6:30 p.m. (no longer than two hours per day) at local golf courses and The Bush School campus. Coaches generally meet their athletes at Bush, travel together to the practice or contest site, and return to campus at the end of the day.

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

• 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

Successful candidates will have: 

• 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: $5,050

• 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

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.