Assistant Crew Coach in Seattle, Washington at Lakeside School

About the Role:

Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle is currently recruiting for (2) ASSISTANT COACHES, (1) NOVICE ASSISTANT COACH for the 2026-2027 school year. Practices are Monday through Friday, 3:30-6:15 pm. Candidates interested in working two or three days (rather than all five) are encouraged to apply. There are several weekend regattas with some overnight requirements.

Responsibilities

These coaches, reporting to the girls and boys crew program heads, will join an athletics program that includes 26 varsity teams, most of which have both sub-varsity and middle-school counterparts. The crew program supports varsity and novice teams which include Middle School students. These coaches will be responsible for coaching duties with their team, as well as other program-wide duties as assigned by the crew program heads. Specific responsibilities include.

1. Compliance with all Lakeside School policies and procedures.
2. Commitment to providing support, messaging, actions, and opportunities to a diverse student body who come to school with different and evolving lived experiences and levels of preparation as athletes.
3. Supervision and instruction of student-athletes during team activities.
4. Maintenance and inventory of team equipment and apparel.
5. Attendance at required program and interscholastic athletics program meetings.
6. Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes.
7. Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes.
   

Requirements and Qualifications

1. At least 21 years of age, with a clean driving record preferred.
2. Coaching experience preferred but not required. Those without coaching experience must have participated in crew at the club, high school, or college level.
3. Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. Candidates will understand different perspectives, interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with people who have different cultural frameworks.
4. Possess or obtain prior to the start of the season current First Aid/CPR certification and boater certification.
5. Satisfactorily complete at least two criminal background checks.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and school policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Compensation and Benefits
Assistant Varsity $6,000 - fall, winter, spring
Assistant Novice $4,000 - fall, spring
We offer a stipend schedule that compares favorably with peer schools and clubs both locally and nationally. Coaching stipends are paid in monthly installments during the primary competition seasons. Other benefits include Lakeside Athletics apparel and access to funds for professional development.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history via Lakeside’s online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Lakeside School is an equal opportunity employer seeking to diversify its workplace.

Working At Lakeside

At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.