2026-27 Winter Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

The Bush School • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bush School is seeking a Boys Varsity Assistant Coach to work alongside an experienced and highly respected head coach. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative coaching staff committed to building a competitive program and providing a positive, growth-oriented experience for our student-athletes. We seek candidates who will support the school’s commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We value a diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. The Varsity Assistant Coach will help plan and lead practices, coach competitions, support the development of both experienced and emerging players, and transport student-athletes to off-campus contests using a school vehicle. The position reports directly to the Athletic Director. The season begins Monday, November 16, 2026, and continues through early March, depending on postseason advancement. Practices are generally held Monday through Friday between 3:45 and 7:45 p.m., with occasional Saturday practices earlier in the day. Practices will not exceed two hours per day and are held at The Bush School. 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Help plan and lead practices
• Coach competitions
• Support the development of both experienced and emerging players
• Transport student-athletes to off-campus contests using a school vehicle

Benefits

• Stipend for this temporary, term-limited position: $4,625
• 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

What This Job Offers

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