Varsity & Junior Varsity Volleyball 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 that 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with and assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, coaching, and developing the program and players. 
• 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.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach skills and strategies associated with the game at the high school level.
• 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.
• Attend staff trainings and coaching clinics, seek out materials to develop 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.
• Promote and work toward social justice in oneself and society.

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Expertise and experience coaching volleyball, preferably at the high school level or above.
• First Aid/CPR training, sudden cardiac arrest training, and head injury training are current (training provided, if needed)
• Successful completion of background check.

Compensation/Details: Competitive coaching stipend, based on experience. This is a stipend only position. 

Availability: Monday-Friday (and potentially occasional Saturdays), August 24^th through late October/early November.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter and resume online: http://northwestschool.org/about-the-school/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 - $4,279