Youth Golf Coach

Seattle Waldorf School seeks an experienced and engaging golf coach for our coed, 4th through 8th grade program. The club meets at the Jackson Park Golf Course from 3:30-5pm on Fridays, beginning November 9. This program is focused on introductory skills. We will utilize the driving range and the putting greens during the winter session, then will move onto the 9-hole course in the spring. We will partner with Jackson Park’s professional instructors for a portion of the program time. We are looking for someone who has golf experience and can help teach foundational skills to youth in a fun and engaging way.

Eligible employees (age 25 and up with a clean driving record) can expand the position to include transporting students in the school’s vans between campus and the golf course.

Who We Are:

At Seattle Waldorf School, students become creative problem-solvers—imaginative thinkers who journey toward intellectual excellence, human compassion, and artistic skill. Our modern curriculum is rooted in tradition—for children 18 months to 14 years. We lead students on a joyful journey that fosters critical thinking, synthesis, and creativity. At Seattle Waldorf School we are committed to creating a community that is inclusive for all faculty, staff, families and students, and to create a culture that supports racial equity.

Our Mission: Daily we strive to inspire learning, courage, and joy in the developing human being.

Job Summary: Golf Coach. Practices 3:30-5pm on Fridays, beginning November 9.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervise participants throughout the practices and until they are picked up by their caregivers
• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate drills and activities
• Ensure health and safety of participants at all times. Respond to injuries according to 1st aid guidelines and communicate with the Athletic Director about any injuries.
• Facilitate a team environment that is welcoming to all, regardless of skill level, and takes into consideration the needs of every person individually
• Teach and uphold the values of sportsmanship, respect, and community
• Model a culture of continuous learning and striving for one’s personal best
• Read, understand, and uphold the school’s code of conduct
• Communicate with the Athletic Director about any challenges or concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Golf experience
• Teaching, coaching, or leadership experience
• Basic CPR and First Aid training (can be completed upon hire)

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to motivate, inspire and educate youth
• A high level of professionalism
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work and communicate well with school leadership, students and their parents
• Punctual and reliable
• Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
• Possessing a level of cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community
• We have a diverse student body, and we want all our teachers and coaches to have the skills necessary to ensure that their programs are safe and inclusive places for everyone
• We seek teachers and coaches who are aware of the racial, socio-economic, gender, and other inequities present in education, and actively work to eliminate these in their programs
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to travel locally

Hourly Pay Rate: $31.50

Benefits: Seattle Sick and Safe Leave, accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked

To Apply: Interested candidates should go to the school career website to submit an application.

Thank you for your interest in Seattle Waldorf School and this position. Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please. www.seattlewaldorf.org