SPS Athletics Coaching Opportunities

Athletic participation is a great opportunity for our students to include as part of their academic careers and preparation for life after graduating high school. Your desire to work with student athletes in developing a well-rounded athletic team is what helps make this possible.

There is a process to fully vet you prior to working in any capacity within Athletics with our District. If you have questions or would like further information, email Kalani Igarta: kpigarta@seattleschools.org.

Volunteer Athletic Coach

If you are interested in volunteering with an athletic program – regardless of your involvement with the District, please communicate with your school Athletic Director (HS)/Coordinator (MS) before applying.

Volunteers are required to apply annually.

Please note fingerprints are required and should be through OSPI (not WATCH or Sterling Volunteers). A current CPR & First Aid certificate as well as completion of several trainings.

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High School Coaching Positions

Current open positions for various High Schools. If you are interested, please apply at the links listed below. Be sure to answer the supplemental questions of the application accurately.

HS Fall 2026-27: Current Coaching Vacancies

• Franklin: Head Cross Country (10.22)
• Garfield: Head Volleyball (4.9)
• Garfield: Assistant Golf (4.9)
• Garfield: Assistant Cross Country (4.9)
• Nathan Hale: Head Football (3.18)
• Nathan Hale: Head Volleyball (3.18)
• Nathan Hale: Head Slowpitch (3.18)
• Nathan Hale: Assistant Slowpitch – Throws (3.18)
• Rainier Beach: Head Girls Soccer (6.8)
• Rainier Beach: Head Girls Swim (6.9)
• Rainier Beach: Head Volleyball (6.8)
• Roosevelt: Head Cheerleading (CLUB – 5.5)
• West Seattle: Head Girls Swim (3.23)

HS Winter 2026-27: Current Coaching Vacancies

• Cleveland: Head Boys Basketball (6.3)
• Franklin: Head Boys Basketball (5.12)
• Garfield: Head Girls Basketball (4.27)
• Garfield: Head Boys Basketball (4.9)
• Garfield: Assistant Boys Basketball (4.9)
• Ingraham: Head Cheerleading (CLUB – 3.16)
• Ingraham: Assistant Girls Basketball – JVC (3.16)
• Lincoln: Head Wrestling (3.12)
• Rainier Beach: Head Girls Basketball (6.9)
• Rainier Beach: Head Girls Bowling (6.9)
• Rainier Beach: Head Flag Football (6.8)
• Roosevelt: Head Boys Basketball (5.13)
• Roosevelt: Head Bowling (4.8)
• Roosevelt: Head Gymnastics (4.8)
• West Seattle: Head Girls Basketball (4.3)

HS Spring 2026-27: Current Coaching Vacancies

• Chief Sealth: Head Boys Soccer (6.17)
• Garfield: Head Fastpitch (4.27)
• Garfield: Assistant Tennis (2.5)
• Ingraham: Assistant Boys Soccer – JVC (2.9)
• Ingraham: Assistant Fastpitch (2.9)
• Rainier Beach: Assistant Baseball (6.15)
• Rainier Beach: Head Tennis (6.17)
• Rainier Beach: Assistant Tennis (6.15)
• Roosevelt: Assistant Track & Field – Throws (1.21)
• Roosevelt: Fastpitch – VOLUNTEERS (1.21)
• Roosevelt: Assistant Track & Field – Long Jump/Triple Jump (2.2)

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K-8 and Middle School Coaching Positions

Current open positions for Middle School & K-8 Schools. If you are interested, please apply at the links listed below. Be sure to reflect the position you are applying for in the supplemental questions of the application.

K-8/MS Fall 2026-27: Current Coaching Vacancies

• Orca: Head Girls Soccer (3.30)

K-8/MS Spring 2026-27: Current Coaching Vacancies

• Hazel Wolf: Assistant Girls Volleyball (3.11)
• McClure: Assistant Girls Volleyball (3.9)
• Orca: Head Track (3.30)
• Pathfinder: Head Boys Soccer (1.7.26)
• Pathfinder: Assistant Boys Soccer (1.7.26)
• Whitman MS: Head Boys Soccer (9.16)