Head Varsity Football Coach 2026-2027 Bishop Blanchet, Seattle

Head Varsity Football Coach

Bishop Blanchet High School

Reports to Athletic Director

Bishop Blanchet is a Catholic high school located in Seattle WA. We are committed to attracting and retaining outstanding individuals to reflect the racial cultural and gender diversity of our student population. We actively seek candidates of different backgrounds who are devoted to engaging and inspiring a high-achieving and well-rounded student population to be leaders in and out of the classroom. Our co-curricular student activity program including athletics clubs and performing arts are recognized for their excellence in the northwest.

Mission Statement:

Bishop Blanchet is a Catholic college preparatory high school established by the Archbishop of Seattle. Rooted in Gospel Values we educate students within a challenging positive and diverse learning environment. We inspire students to transform the world around them through a lifelong commitment to faith scholarship and service.

Position Overview:

Bishop Blanchet High School is seeking aHead Varsity Football Coach for the 2026-2027 season. Applicants with previous coaching experience at the HS level 21 years or older possessing a valid Washington State drivers license and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification are preferred. This position reports to the Athletic Director.

Anticipated work demands:

1. Regular Season: August 19 ï½ December 5
2. Off Season: December ï½ April (Weight training and conditioning as needed for program development)
3. May ï½ July: WIAA approved spring/summer practices and team camp
4. Non-league (2 year cycle) schedule determined by Athletic Director and Head Coach

Responsibilities will include:

Staff Responsibilities

1. Establishes the fundamental philosophy skills and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
2. Trains and informs staff; encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy.
3. Establish and coordinate the selection process for the Football teams.
4. Coordinates duties responsibilities and evaluates the performance of each Football coach with the building athletic administrator.

Organizational Communication and Public Relation Duties

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive long-term vision for the football program including culture discipline standards and performance goals.
2. Schedule organize direct and supervise practice sessions.
3. Foster a transparent relationship with families providing clear updates on schedules safety protocols and team policies.
4. Conduct pre-season orientation programs for parents athletes and coaches.

Administrative Duties

1. Distribute team rosters to the Athletic Office.
2. Determine and procure team awards.
3. Complete required state association rules exams training compliance and all building/district training.
4. Make sure all staff including themselves to be compliant with certification required by the WIAA.
5. Follows Bishop Blanchet athletic eligibility rules and regulations.
6. Work with the AD in the supervision and control of the Football team budgetary accounts.
7. Accountable for all equipment and submits fines for the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arrange for issuing storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records.
8. Running and facilitating summer camp opportunities for middle school participants.

Compensation:

$6000-$6750

This position is not benefits eligible.

We offer competitive stipends that are paid in one installment half way through the competition season. Additional compensation can be made by engaging in summer camp offerings. We also offer access to professional development and BBHS Athletics Apparel.

Application Process:

All applicants are required to complete a Catholic School application. Please clickhere to apply.

Please emailSean Gaskill Athletic Director with any questions.

Closing date: until filled