2026-27 Winter Varsity Nordic Ski Assistant Coach

About the role

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 school’s 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.

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 Seattle’s 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 school’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulations

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of Nordic skiing
• 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
• Enthusiasm to contribute, grow, and develop as a member of the Blazers Athletic Department Team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain soon after hire)
• Meet the school’s standards for two separate background screenings
• Complete required coaching certifications (WIAA, SafeSport, Vector)

Skills

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Coaches gear
• Free parking at the Seattle, WA campus
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