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Fall 2026 Girls Volleyball – Varsity Head Coach (Seattle, WA)

The Bush School
Contract
On-site
Seattle, Washington, United States

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. 

 

 

Fall 2026 Girls Volleyball – Varsity Head Coach (Seattle, WA)       

 

Stipend, Term-Limited, Temporary Position 

 

* 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. 

 

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Athletic Department as the Girls Volleyball Varsity Head Coach. 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. 

 

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 Girls Volleyball Varsity Head Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, including planning and leading practices, coaching contests, and transporting the team to off-campus sites in a school vehicle. In collaboration with the Athletics Department, the Head Coach will recruit, support, and evaluate assistant and lower-level coaches, and establish the team schedule, non-conference contests and tournaments. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director. 

 

The season begins on Monday, August 24, 2026, and continues through mid-November (depending on the team’s post-season performance). Practices vary between time slots and are held Monday through Friday between 3:45 and 7:00 p.m. (no longer than two hours per day) at The Bush School. 

 

In addition to the regular season dates listed above, the new Head Coach will have the opportunity to offer summer practices and lead a summer camp. Additional compensation is provided for these activities. 

 

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 

  • Communicate regularly with student-athletes and families, both in person and in writing 

  • Attend meetings and trainings scheduled by the Athletic Director 

  • Attend meetings scheduled by the conference, district, and/or state association 

  • 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 regulations 

  • Supervise and mentor assistant coaches  

  • Organize off-season activities (e.g. pre-season conditioning, summer training)  

 

Successful candidates will have:  

 

  • Expert knowledge of given sport 

  • 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 

  • 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) 

  • Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles. 

  • Fine Motor Skills: Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing). 

  • Sensory: Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness. 

  • Lifting: Occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. 

  • Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes). 

 

Compensation/Benefit Information for this position: 

 

  • Stipend for this temporary, term-limited position: $6,550 

  • 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.