2026-27 Winter Varsity Nordic Ski Assistant Coach

The Bush School • Seattle, WA

3d • $4,625 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bush School is seeking a Varsity Assistant Nordic Ski Coach to join our unique school-based Nordic ski program. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative coaching staff and help provide a competitive, positive, and 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 at competitions, support the development of both experienced and emerging Nordic skiers, and transport student-athletes to off-campus practices and races using a school vehicle. The position reports directly to the Athletic Director. The season begins Monday, November 16, 2026, and continues through late February. Practices are generally held Monday through Friday from 3:45–5:30 p.m. on The Bush School campus. Beginning in January, as snow conditions allow, the team typically travels to local Nordic ski areas (Snoqualmie Pass, Hyak, and Cabin Creek) one weekday each week for practice and one weekend day each week for races. The season also includes three overnight trips of two to three nights each to The Bush School’s Methow Campus, providing extended training opportunities and access to high-quality Nordic skiing conditions. The Bush School athletic program works within the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 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
• 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
• 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

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
• Plan and lead practices
• Coach at competitions
• Support the development of both experienced and emerging Nordic skiers
• Transport student-athletes to off-campus practices and races 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed