JV Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

About The Northwest School

The Northwest School is an independent day and boarding school serving students in grades 6–12 on an urban campus in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. As Seattle’s only day and boarding school, Northwest offers a distinctive educational experience that combines rigorous academics with experiential, interdisciplinary learning in a vibrant city setting.

Our liberal arts program nurtures compassionate, globally aware, and environmentally conscious students who find joy in learning and are prepared to engage thoughtfully and creatively in an interconnected world. Northwest is a warm, inclusive community grounded in shared values and a deep commitment to belonging.

We believe diversity strengthens our school and are dedicated to building a faculty and student body that reflects the broader society. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

At Northwest we aim to hire coaches who:

1. Create an athletics experience which captivates and inspires players; build a tight-knit, supportive, and competitively fearless team culture; and effectively teach physical and social-emotional skills for life and sport.
2. Relate well with players and build individual and collective enthusiasm and rapport
3. Model excellent character and live the high expectations they have for athletes
4. Have a strong technical and strategic understanding of the game

Position Summary

We are seeking a candidate who will support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that displays and proves an understanding of cultural 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 Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach will report to and be supervised by the Athletic Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist the JV Head Coach and follow the lead of the Varsity Head Coach in planning, organizing, coaching, and developing the program and players.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach skills and strategies associated with the game at this level.
• Model and effectively inspire essential team concepts of dedication, responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship among student-athletes.
• Generate enthusiasm and pride among students in the program.
• Engage with student-athletes, colleagues, parents, opponents, referees, etc. with respect and positivity.
• Philosophical alignment with striving to win while promoting the bigger picture of character, commitment, and team supportiveness.
• Proactively attend clinics and seek out materials to develop professional coaching expertise and effectiveness.
• Work as a collaborative member of the program and Northwest School community.
• Know and adhere to Northwest School, Emerald Sound Conference, and WIAA policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise and experience coaching basketball, preferably at the high school level.
• First Aid/CPR training, sudden cardiac arrest training, concussion management training, etc are current (training provided, if needed).
• Successful completion of background check.

Compensation/Details

Competitive coaching stipend ranges from $2,598 to 3,766, based on experience. This is a stipend only position. Season starts November 16, 2026, and ends in early February 2027.

Availability

Monday-Saturday November 16, 2026, through early February 2027.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and résumé online at: https://www.northwestschool.org/about/employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.

Salary : $2,598 - $3,766