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

The Bush School•Seattle, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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)

Requirements

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
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).

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 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)