Overlake High School Coach

Redmond, Washington

The Overlake School is always seeking qualified applicants for the coaching positions for upcoming seasons. We offer varsity, junior varsity, c team, and assistant coaching positions.

Founded in 1967, The Overlake School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school. Each Overlake community member is committed to the school's mission to champion students and their vast potential through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community. Overlake students are valued as multifaceted individuals and graduate with a passion for learning, ready for any path that contributes to a better world.

The Overlake School is committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid, employment, and other school-administered programs.  Our school is committed to the strategic goals of developing our collective capacity in areas of well-being for all, the attraction and retention of talented and qualified educators, integration of diversity, equity & inclusion into the life of our school, and defining our institutional identity.

Offerings: 

At the high school level, Overlake offers the following sports: 

Fall: Boys’ Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, and Ultimate; Girls’ Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer 

Winter: Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball

Spring: Boys’ Baseball, Lacrosse and Soccer; Girls’ Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis, and Ultimate 

Interested candidates are invited to apply online - please go to www.overlake.jobs

Salary ranges from $3,149 - $9,306 and is competitive with both local public and peer private schools. 

  Questions: Contact John Wiley, Athletic Director, jwiley@overlake.org

Successful Candidates will:

1. Be positive, caring, and supportive of the school’s mission statement and be dedicated to the overall development of young people as student athletes.
2. Work collaboratively with coaches, students, faculty, parents, alums and  administrators.
3. Brings perspectives, identities and skills that reflect, affirm and enrich the  diversity of the Overlake community.
4. Role model the behavior which the program demands.
5. Possess  strong communication skills, be very well organized, and have a passion  for the sport. 
6. Be able to pass a criminal background check in addition to having an acceptable driving record.
7. Vaccination for Covid-19 highly encouraged

 Coaching experience at the high school or club level, as well as a background as a competitive player, is recommended.

Responsibilities include:

• Complete one-day preseason coaches training on campus
• Execute all team practices and games
• Provide basic medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries (we’ll train).  Ability to execute emergency plan for athletic facilities
• Meet department coaching standards and season planning expectations