Fall 2026 Boys Varsity Golf Assistant Coach (Seattle, WA)

Job Title: The Bush School Fall 2026 Boys Varsity Golf Assistant Coach (Seattle WA)

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletics Director

On-Site: Yes

Pay Range: $4625 Stipend Term-Limited Temporary Position

Anticipated Dates: 8/24-10/16/2026

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:

Join one of the premier high school golf programs in Washington.

The Bush School is seeking a Varsity Assistant Coach to help build on the success of a program that is coming off a State Championship and back-to-back Emerald Sound Conference titles. With a talented roster of returning athletes and a strong culture centered on excellence growth and sportsmanship this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a thriving and competitive program. 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.

Whether helping experienced players compete at the highest level or supporting the development of emerging talent the Varsity Assistant Coach plays a vital role in sustaining the standard of excellence that defines Bush Golf.

Working alongside a long-tenured Head Coach and multiple-time Coach of the Year recipient the Boys Varsity Assistant Coach helps plan and lead practices coach competitions and transport student-athletes to off-campus practices and contests using a school vehicle. The Assistant Coach plays an important role in supporting the development of student-athletes throughout the season while contributing to a positive competitive and growth-oriented team culture. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director.

The season begins on Monday August 24 2026 and continues through mid-October. Practices are held Monday through Friday between 3:45 and 6:30 p.m. (no longer than two hours per day) at local golf courses and The Bush School campus. Coaches generally meet their athletes at Bush travel together to the practice or contest site and return to campus at the end of the day.

There is the possibility of being retained on the coaching staff for the spring playoff season which begins in mid-April and concludes with the State Championship in late May.

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.