Spring 2026 Varsity Track & Field Head Coach

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 schools 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-athletes 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 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 schools 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: $7295.00

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 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

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at 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 addition The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.