2026-27 Fall - Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach

Job Title: 2026-27 Fall - Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

On-Site: Yes

When Needed: Fall 2026 

Pay Range: $2,610.00 - $3,050

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.

Position Summary/Overview:

The Bush School is in search of both head and assistant coaches to join our Athletic Department as a Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach. We are seeking candidates who are able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who have a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply. 

The Bush School athletic program works within the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the CrossTown Middle School League 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. 

In collaboration with the Athletic Department and other coaches, Middle School Volleyball Coaches will help lead and assist with team practices, coach all scheduled contests, and drive the team to away games in a school vehicle. This position reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director.

The season runs from Monday, August 24, 2026, through Friday, October 23, 2026. Unless otherwise announced, practices take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00–3:30 p.m., in Schuchart Gym, or surrounding community gyms, unless otherwise communicated. Contests are typically scheduled on weekdays, starting between 4:00–5:30 p.m., either at home or at an opponent’s field. For off-campus practices and away contests, coaches meet players at Bush, travel together to the site, and return to school at the end of the activity.

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 Department 

·      Handle student health forms with confidentiality, be aware of individual health concerns, and respond appropriately to medical needs.

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

Compensation/Benefit Information for this position:

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

·      Note: stipend amount reflects the total stipend when coach attends all team events 

·      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

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 

·      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. 

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

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics.

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 doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu. 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.

*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.