Winter 2025-2026 Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
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Lakeside School
Seattle, WA
Full job description
Athletics
5/1/2025
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Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle is currently recruiting for a Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach starting no later than June 1, 2025. A youth camp, run by this coach, and team activities are planned for late June/early July. The official season begins on Monday, November 17, 2025 with the state tournament ending on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Responsibilities
This person, reporting to the director of athletics, will join an athletics program that includes 25 varsity teams, most of which have both sub-varsity and middle-school counterparts. The boys basketball program includes three high school-level teams and at least six Middle School teams. This person is responsible for coaching the varsity team as well as collaborating with the boys basketball director of operations in overseeing the entire program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Compliance with all Lakeside School, Metro League, CYO, and WIAA policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Supervision and instruction of student-athletes during team activities.
- Maintenance and inventory of team equipment and apparel.
- Management of the team budget and hiring processes.
- Development of the long-term vision for the boys basketball program (scope & sequence);
- Oversight of practice plans and culture setting for all teams.
- Commitment to being a presence on campus all year.
- Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes.
- Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes.
Requirements and Qualifications
- At least 25 years of age, have a clean driving record and a valid Washington state driver’s license.
- Be available for all practices and competitions from 3 pm daily during their coaching season with availability on weekends as required.
- Experience coaching basketball at the club, high school or college level is required.
- Possess or obtain prior to the start of the season current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Satisfactorily complete at least two criminal background checks.
Compensation
Stipend Range: $8,000-$10,000
We offer a stipend schedule that compares favorably with peer schools and clubs both locally and nationally. Coaching stipends are paid in monthly installments. Other benefits include Lakeside Athletics apparel and access to funds for professional development. Questions about this position may be directed to Chris Hartley.
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.
