Head Manager Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

About the Role:

Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle is currently recruiting for a Boys Crew Program Head/Head Varsity Boys Crew Coach starting June 1, 2026. The official fall season begins in late-August. The summer will be spent getting ready for the season, working in the boathouse, and meeting with the girls crew program head/head varsity girls crew coach. This is a 12-month contract with coaching responsibilities in the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Additional practices can be scheduled in the summer.

Responsibilities

The boys crew program head and head varsity coach, reporting to the director of athletics, will join an athletics program that includes 26 varsity teams, most of which have both sub-varsity and middle-school counterparts. The boys crew program includes two squads (Varsity and Novice) at the Upper School and a learn-to-row program at the Middle School. The program head and head varsity coach is directly responsible for the coaching of the boys varsity team as well as oversight and coordination of the entire boys program as well as management duties, in collaboration with the girls program head, for the entire program (boys and girls). Specific responsibilities include:

• Compliance with all Lakeside School and US Rowing policies and procedures.
• Commitment to providing supports, 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 instructions of boys crew student-athletes during all team activities.
• Maintenance and inventory of crew program equipment and apparel.
• Development of practice and competition schedules.
• Oversight of the crew budget (in collaboration with the girls program head).
• Hiring and evaluating all assistant, novice and learn-to-row coaches (in collaboration with the girls program head).
• Management of the learn-to-row summer camps and summer training sessions.
• Development of a long-term vision for the boys crew program and the creation of a teaching curriculum (7-12 scope and sequence) to support that vision.
• Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes.
• Attendance at monthly program head meetings led by the director of athletics.
• Participation in ad hoc committees created by the director of athletics to serve the school.
• Attendance at weekly in-season meetings with the director of athletics.
• Commitment to being a presence on campus.
• Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. At least 25 years of age, have a clean driving record and a valid Washington state driver’s license.
2. Be available for all practices and competitions from 2 pm daily during their coaching season with availability on weekends as required.
3. Experience coaching crew at the club, high school or college level is required.
4. Possess or obtain prior to the start of the season First Aid/CPR certification as well as boating safety certification.
5. Satisfactorily complete two criminal background checks.

Compensation

Stipend Range: $27,000 - $30,000

We offer a stipend schedule that compares favorably with peer schools and clubs both locally and nationally. Coaching stipends are paid in monthly installments during the primary competition seasons. Other benefits include Lakeside Athletics apparel and access to funds for professional development. Questions about this position may be directed to the boys lacrosse head coach and the director of athletics Chris Hartley.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history. 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.

Participate in the 2026 Diversity Career Fair hosted by POCIS Northwest

Virtual: Sunday, February 8, 2026, 9am-12pm PST on Zoom

In-Person: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9am-12pm at The Lakeside Middle School

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