2026-27 Fall Middle School Boys Soccer Coach

Job Title: 2026-27 Fall - MS Boys Soccer Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

On-Site: Yes

When Needed: Fall 2026

Pay Range: $2610.00 - $3050

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 Seattles 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 schools 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 an individual to join our Athletic Department as a Middle School Boys Soccer Coach. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the schools mission of diversity and inclusion and who has 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-athletes journey.

In collaboration with the Athletic Department and other coaches the Middle School Coach 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 2:003:30 p.m. at Washington Park Playfield and local fields unless otherwise communicated. Contests are typically scheduled on weekdays starting between 4:005:30 p.m. either at home or at an opponents 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 $2610.00 - $3050

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 schools 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 allduties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As anadaptive organization responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies andmission metrics.

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 doesnt fit your talents please visit our website for additional openings: . 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.

*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.