Fall 2026 Boys Junior Varsity Golf Head Coach (Seattle, WA)

The Bush School • Seattle, WA

10d • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of given sport.
• 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.
• 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).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Coaching experience and certification preferred.
• Coaches Gear
• Free parking at Seattle, WA campus
• City of Seattle Sick and Safe Leave

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the Boys JV Golf program.
• Planning and leading team practices.
• Coaching all scheduled competitions.
• Assisting with the management of team equipment and gear.
• Transporting student-athletes to away contests and off-site practices using a school vehicle.
• 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.

Benefits

• Stipend for this temporary, term-limited position: $5,050
• Additional compensation is available for coaches who drive their teams to off-site practices/games.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed