2026-2027 Fitness Specialist

Job Title: 2026-2027 Fitness Specialist

Department: Athletics

Reports To:  Athletic Trainer

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

On-Site: Yes

FTE: Up to 19 hours a week (start date: August 17, 2026)

Pay Range: $37.50 per hour

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another. 

Position Summary/Overview:

The Fitness Specialist works under the supervision of the Athletic Trainer to manage extracurricular Fitness Center operations and programming for 6th-12th grade students and staff/faculty. They are responsible for creating and maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment with guidance and programming that develops physical literacy and long-term athlete development. This position regularly collaborates with the Athletic Department staff, coaches, and Health and Wellness Faculty to promote a culture of health, well-being, and performance across the K-12 community. 

The Fitness Specialist covers the regular Fitness Center hours (3:00-5:00 p.m. on regularly scheduled school days), with the possibility of additional time depending on scheduled fitness activities (e.g. team workouts, morning faculty/staff sessions).

We are looking for an individual who desires to build an inclusive fitness environment and is passionate about teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills to a diverse community. Qualified candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, a positive teaching style, and experience conducting adult and youth personal training in individual and group environments.

Essential Responsibilities

·      Maintain a safe, clean, and well-equipped fitness facility.

·      Supervise the Fitness Center during scheduled hours.

·      Promote Fitness Center opportunities to students, faculty/staff, and coaches.

·      Provide orientation to faculty/staff participants and manage required release forms.

·      Teach safe and effective strength training principles, including technique, progression, and injury prevention.

·      Support participants at the introductory level build confidence and establish a foundation in fitness.

·      Develop, implement, and continuously refine individual and team-based workout programs.

·      Adapt coaching and programs to meet the diverse needs, abilities, and developmental levels of all participants.

·      Collaborate with the Athletic Trainer on rehabilitation and modified exercise for athletes recovering from injury/illness.

·      Communicate effectively with participants, coaches, and the Athletic Department staff.

·      Work collaboratively with Athletic Department staff, coaches, and Health and Wellness faculty to share space and resources.

·      Attend meetings/trainings scheduled by the Athletic Department staff.

·      Comply with all school and state policies and regulations.

·      Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·      Candidates must have at least one of the following:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a related field.

·      A current and relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency— for example, the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification.

·      Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in this position may be considered.

·      Experience in strength and conditioning programming for youth athletes.

·      A strong working knowledge and teaching skills in analysis and techniques of strength training.

·      Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and positive coaching style.

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Successful candidates will have:

·      Strong ability to work in a dynamic environment, collaborate with others, and problem solve.

·      Enthusiasm to contribute, grow, and develop as a member of the Athletic Department.

·      Capacity and desire to seek out and participate in ongoing professional development.

Physical Requirements

·      Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by participants.

·      Ability to visually monitor participants.

·      Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying up to 70lbs.

·      Reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 70lbs.

Mental Requirements

Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an  adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics.

HOW TO APPLY 

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information.  In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.

*This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.