Cross Country Assistant Coach

Northwest School is an independent day and boarding school. We serve students in grades 6 to 12 on an urban campus in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. We provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts education that nurtures compassionate, globally aware and environmentally conscious individuals who find joy in learning and are ready to inspire and innovate in our interconnected world.   

Northwest fosters a warm, inclusive community dedicated to our school values. We believe that a diverse community enriches our institution, making it more creative and dynamic. The Northwest School is committed to building a faculty and student body that reflects the diversity of the broader society. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.   

At Northwest we aim to hire coaches who:

1. Create an athletics experience that captivates and inspires players; build a tight-knit, supportive, and competitively fearless team culture; and effectively teach physical and social-emotional skills for life and sport.
2. Relate well with players and build individual and collective enthusiasm and rapport
3. Model excellent character and live the high expectations they have for athletes
4. Have a strong technical and strategic understanding of the game

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements: 

• Support the head coach in all aspects of coaching the team and program.
• Generate enthusiasm, commitment, and teamwork among students.
• Supervise and instruct sport-specific skills and techniques and related aspects of fitness, health, nutrition, sleep, etc.), utilizing positive and age-appropriate methods. 
• Prioritize the health and safety of the athletes.
• Model respectful interaction with athletes, opponents, colleagues, and parents.
• Develop and support sportsmanship and leadership in the program and the athletes.
• Strive for competitive excellence while pursuing and promoting the bigger picture of fun, accountability, teamwork, and wholistic health.
• Daily availability during the season from mid-afternoon for practices and competitions and on weekends as needed. 
• Understand and adhere to NWS Athletics and WIAA/NFHS sport rules and regulations.
• Current training in First Aid, CPR, concussion management, and sudden cardiac arrest.
• Clear Washington State Background check.
• Desirable, but not required: Ability and willingness to drive 14-passenger school vehicle for practices and contests. 
   

Minimum Qualifications:   
Expertise and experience coaching and/or playing volleyball at the high school level (ideally above the HS level).
First Aid/CPR training, sudden cardiac arrest training, and head injury training are current (training provided, if needed)
Successful completion of background check.

Compensation/Details:  Competitive coaching stipend, based on experience. This is a stipend only position. 

Availability:  Season Dates: In-season coaching duties begin August 25th and continue through the State Meet on November 1st. Availability for summer training would be ideal, but is not required. 

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter and resume online: http://northwestschool.org/about-the-school/employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.