Coach (Head or Assistant) Ongoing Recruitment

Job Title: Coach (Head or Assistant) - Ongoing Recruitment
Position Type: Non-faculty, Staff, Non-exempt, Part-time
Reports to: Athletics Director
Season: Varies by sport
Pay: $2,000-$7,000 stipend, dependent on experience, role, and sport
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program
Start Date: Ongoing
Location: Redmond, WA

The Role
Share your love of the game with student-athletes who want to grow.
The Bear Creek School is always glad to connect with coaches who want to make a difference. Through this ongoing recruitment, we welcome applications for head and assistant coaching positions across our athletic program, including tennis, track, cross country, basketball, soccer, golf, and volleyball. Coaches work alongside and under the Athletics Director to organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program that advances the mission of The Bear Creek School.

Why Bear Creek
The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian school serving students from preschool through grade 12 in Redmond, Washington. Our mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

- A comprehensive, competitive program: Tennis, track, cross country, basketball, soccer, golf, and volleyball

- A full program: Middle school and upper school teams, with a no-cut policy that keeps every student-athlete in the game

- Character-centered athletics: Help student-athletes grow in skill, sportsmanship, and character
All employees support the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Faith.

What You'll Do

- Work with the Athletics Director to create a comprehensive approach to all program elements at Bear Creek in grades K - 12

- Maintain compliance with the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Emerald Sound Conference, and The Bear Creek School

- Plan and organize all practice sessions in advance

- Provide instruction and training in the fundamentals of the sport/activity

- Supervise the team during all team activities including travel

- Effectively communicate with Athletics Department, players, parents, colleagues, and league members

- Maintain, inventory, and submit requests for any facility or equipment needs

- Represent the school and its community in a professional manner

- Promote the athletics program within the school and community

- Actively teach and promote sportsmanship, fair play, and character development in the program and ensure that all team members and spectators uphold a high standard of conduct at all times
Supervisory Responsibilities

- None
What We Offer

- A $2,000-$7,000 seasonal stipend, depending on experience, role, and sport

- Employee Assistance Program for you and your household

- Discounted school lunches

- Costco membership reimbursement and Passport discount program
Requirements

- High school diploma required

- Compliance with WIAA and Bear Creek requirements prior to the beginning of the sports season

- CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement), or obtain certification within 90 days of start date

- Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position)

- Some coaching experience preferred
You communicate clearly and positively with athletes, parents, and colleagues, stay flexible as schedules change, hold yourself and your team accountable, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with biblical standards.

Physical Requirements

- Standing for long periods of time

- Lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds

- Able to visually and audibly evaluate athletes' performance

- Travel outdoors between campus buildings
Our Hiring Process
Every application is personally reviewed by a member of our hiring team, and we will keep you informed at each step. Because this is an ongoing recruitment, we keep applications on file and reach out when a coaching position matching your experience opens. For questions or accommodation requests, contact Human Resources at employment@tbcs.org.

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