San Pedro, California
New Canaan, Connecticut
Posted: 21-Apr-26
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: 60,000 - 90,000
Categories:
Internal Number: 1069
Charles Wright Academy
2026-2027 Job Posting for Physical Education Faculty/Coach
Start Date: August 16, 2026
Position: Physical Education Faculty/Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
Supervises: N/A
Additional Terms: Exempt, 10-month faculty position, occasional travel and ability to drive required for attendance as community events, professional development, and the occasional chaperoning of student activities.
Charles Wright Academy (CWA) is a co-educational, non-religious, independent school located in University Place, WA. Charles Wright Academy is located on a beautiful and sprawling 107-acre campus that includes athletic fields and more than 60 acres of gorgeous Pacific Northwest forests that also serve as an extension of our proper academic campus. Grounded in a commitment to both academic excellence and experiential learning, our approach invites students to engage deeply in purposeful, interdisciplinary study that connects classroom knowledge with real-world exploration and meaning.
The only completely co-educational, independent, and non-religious school serving students in preschool through grade 12 in the South Sound area, CWA provides a challenging and nurturing environment with college preparatory academics and robust programming that prepare students to thrive and successfully launch into college and beyond. A wide array of experiential education, artistic, athletic, travel, and service opportunities promote students’ social-emotional development and provide students avenues to discover and pursue their passions. In a culture that values self-expression, appropriate autonomy, and exploration of their authentic selves, students are nurtured, encouraged, mentored, and supported by a highly-qualified and experienced faculty that share collective institutional values and provide engaging, active, and joyful experiences for students each and every day.
Charles Wright Mission Statement
To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.
Position Description
They will be teaching 3-4 Lower School (K - 4 grade) Physical Education classes during the day, and a 5/6 grade athletic team or PE class, and also a Middle School (7/8 grade fitness class or sport. Assist at some of our home athletic events as game management.
Responsibilities
- Implement age-appropriate physical activities for students
- Observe students during their PE class
- Address behaviors between students and individually
- Provide activities that help develop skills useful to youth
- Teaching/Coaching in all three divisions
Qualifications
Candidates will possess appropriate expertise and experience and be able to perform the duties as outlined and deliver consistent and excellent outcomes.
Qualified candidates will possess a strong commitment to the CWA Athletic Department, serve as a champion of diversity and inclusion and cultural competency, possess the ability to inspire and challenge young people, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, a keenness for working with school-aged children, a strong work ethic, and a joyful sense of humor. Candidates should be able to work flexibly with various educational technologies, and an ability to navigate Google Workspace and Mac hardware/systems is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
- Must be able to move easily around a classroom, accessing materials and assisting student-athletes as needed;
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information with students,families, and coaches with appropriately sensitive and accurate communication skills.
- Be present at matches/practices through typical climates for Washington
- Heat, rain, wind etc
- Able to work nights and weekends as needed
Salary & benefits
This position has a salary range between $60,000 and $90,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits available subject to plan and candidate eligibility.
Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental; Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability; Health Care FSA; and Dependent Care FSA may be available to employees, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan.
Retirement Plan: CWA offers an employer and employee-contributed 403(b) plan, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan.
Paid Sick Leave: Employees receive 116 hours of paid sick/wellness leave per year. Personal Leave: Employees will receive 3 days of personal leave per year. Paid Holidays: CWA offers 14 paid holidays per year.
Other Benefits: EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tuition Assistance for employees seeking advanced degrees, Professional Development opportunities, Child Tuition Remission of 50% for those choosing to enroll eligible students at CWA, 50% discount of Extended Day child care services and Summer Camp programming for eligible enrolled students.
Application process
To apply, submit a cover letter addressing why you feel you are the right fit for this role at Charles Wright Academy and how that aligns with both our Mission and Inclusion Statements (both included in this posting). Please provide an updated resume, and email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references (which must include your most recent supervisor) via ADP or at charleswright.org where this posting occurs.
Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. No phone calls or inquiries, please.
Inclusion Statement
Charles Wright Academy best exemplifies its mission and values when everyone knows they belong in our school community.
We embrace an intentional culture that champions everyone’s full participation as their authentic selves in all of the opportunities that comprise the Charles Wright experience. This includes supporting each community member’s understanding of their own identities and acceptance of the identities of others. By doing so, we empower everyone at Charles Wright to connect, learn, grow, and achieve.
The inclusive culture we strive for requires us to make both institutional and individual commitments. Institutionally, we will align policies, curriculum, and decision-making to this goal, and we commit to ongoing self-examination, learning, and action. We also encourage and support individuals to initiate and engage in candid, courageous conversations as this work is the responsibility of every member of our community. (adopted by the CWA Board of Trustees, March 2020)
