Spring 2026 Varsity Track & Field Head Coach

Location: Seattle, Washington,,

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.

Spring 2026 Varsity Track & Field 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 Varsity Track & Field 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 Varsity Track & Field 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, identify and secure practice locations, and establish the team schedule, including invitational meets. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director.

The season begins on Monday, March 2, 2026, and continues through the end of May. Practices are held Monday through Friday between 3:45 and 6:30 p.m. (no longer than two hours per day) on The Bush School campus, at Washington Park Playfield, and at local track and field venues rented from the city or nearby high schools. Contests typically take place on weekday afternoons and occasional Saturdays. Coaches generally meet 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
• 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) 

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)

Compensation/Benefit Information for this position:

• Stipend for this temporary, term-limited position: $7,295.00