2026-27 Winter Varsity Nordic Ski Assistant Coach

Job Title: The Bush School 2026-27 Winter Varsity Nordic Ski Assistant Coach (Seattle WA)

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletics Director

On-Site: Yes

Pay Range: $4625 Stipend Term-Limited Temporary Position

Anticipated Dates: 11/16/26-3/8/27

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.

Summary of position:

The Bush School is seeking a Varsity Assistant Nordic Ski Coach to join our unique school-based Nordic ski program. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative coaching staff and help provide a competitive positive and growth-oriented experience for our student-athletes.

We seek candidates who will support the schools commitment to building a diverse equitable and inclusive community. We value a diversity of experiences backgrounds and talents and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

The Varsity Assistant Coach will help plan and lead practices coach at competitions support the development of both experienced and emerging Nordic skiers and transport student-athletes to off-campus practices and races using a school vehicle. The position reports directly to the Athletic Director.

The season begins Monday November 16 2026 and continues through late February. Practices are generally held Monday through Friday from 3:455:30 p.m. on The Bush School campus. Beginning in January as snow conditions allow the team typically travels to local Nordic ski areas (Snoqualmie Pass Hyak and Cabin Creek) one weekday each week for practice and one weekend day each week for races. The season also includes three overnight trips of two to three nights each to The Bush Schools Methow Campus providing extended training opportunities and access to high-quality Nordic skiing conditions.

The Bush School athletic program works within the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 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.

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

• Attend meetings and trainings scheduled by the Athletic Director

• 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 regulation

Successful candidates will have:

• Expert knowledge of given sport

• Coaching experience and certification preferred

• 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: $4625

• 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 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.

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.

*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.