The Bush School·Seattle, Washington
Assist the Head Coach in planning and leading practices and coaching contests for the Girls Varsity Volleyball team. Support player development and manage team transportation to off-campus events using school vehicles.
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. Summary of position: The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Athletic Department as a Girls Varsity Volleyball Assistant 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. Under the guidance of the Head Coach, the Girls Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach assists with planning and leading practices, coaching contests, and transporting the team to off-campus practices and contests using a school vehicle. The Assistant Coach supports the development of the girls volleyball players throughout the season, including postseason play. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director. The season begins on Monday, August 24, 2026, and continues through early November, depending on post-season results. Practices are held Monday through Friday between 3:45 and 7:45 p.m. (no longer than two hours per day) at The Bush School. For away contests, 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. 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 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 Successful candidates will have: 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 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) Compensation/Benefit Information for this position: Stipend for this temporary, term-limited position: $4,625 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
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. *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.
Candidates must have expert knowledge of volleyball, a satisfactory criminal background check, and a safe driving record. Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, AED, and specific coaching certifications from WIAA, SafeSport, and Vector.
Market context
In Washington, varsity volleyball coaching roles are often competitive because schools look for candidates who can combine technical expertise with compliance, safety, and team leadership. This assistant coach position requires expert volleyball knowledge, a satisfactory criminal background check, a safe driving record, and certifications including CPR, First Aid, AED, WIAA, SafeSport, and Vector. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time; if you are considering applying, verify each certification and background requirement before submitting.