2026-27 Fall - Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach

The Bush School • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bush School is seeking both head and assistant coaches to join our Athletic Department as a Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach for the 2026-27 Fall season. The ideal candidates will support the school's mission of diversity and inclusion and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. The athletic program operates within the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the CrossTown Middle School League, providing athletic opportunities for students of all gender identities. Coaches will collaborate with the Athletic Department and other coaches to lead and assist with team practices, coach scheduled contests, and transport the team to away games in a school vehicle. This position reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director. The season runs from August 24, 2026, to October 23, 2026. Practices are typically held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Contests are usually scheduled on weekdays, starting between 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Coaches are responsible for meeting players at Bush, traveling together to off-campus practices and away contests, and returning to school at the end of the activity.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of given sport
• 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
• Current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles
• Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing)
• Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness
• Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Enthusiasm to contribute, grow, and develop as a member of the Blazers Athletic Department Team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications

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
• Communicate regularly with student-athletes and families, both in person and in writing
• Attend meetings and trainings scheduled by the Athletic Department
• Handle student health forms with confidentiality, be aware of individual health concerns, and respond appropriately to medical needs
• Lead and assist with team practices
• Coach all scheduled contests
• Drive the team to away games in a school vehicle

Benefits

• Stipend range for this temporary, term-limited position: Between $2,610.00 - $3,050
• 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

What This Job Offers

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