Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Description

Exciting Opportunity at University High School in San Francisco, California

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate candidate who shares its core values: Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection.  Collegial and collaborative, the successful candidate will join a dynamic athletic department that believes that athletics is an integral and valuable component of our students’ overall educational experience. We believe that student-athletes benefit not only physically and emotionally by participating and competing in sports, and that one of our fundamental responsibilities is to help student-athletes develop critical skills (e.g., teamwork, resilience, leadership, tenacity, etc.) that promote success in the classroom, in college and in life.

About San Francisco University High School:

UHS, is a coeducational independent day school in San Francisco, California with 514 students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1975, the school’s mission is to challenge each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self. UHS is located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.

Position Overview:

University High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Coach to support the Boys’ Basketball program, one of the school’s most competitive and visible athletic teams. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to help manage a program that emphasizes skill development, team culture, and long-term growth. This is a seasonal, part-time position during the winter season, with practices and games occurring on weekdays and some weekends.

The ideal candidate will have experience in basketball (as a coach and/or athlete), a passion for working with student-athletes, and a commitment to fostering a team environment that values effort, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of practice planning and execution, including warm-ups, drills, scrimmages, conditioning, and film review.
• Provide feedback and individualized instruction to players of varying skill levels.
• Support game-day operations, including supervising athletes, managing logistics, scouting, and assisting with in-game strategy.
• Help build and maintain a team culture grounded in accountability, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
• Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes during practices and games.
• Support academic and character development in line with UHS values.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, and athletic staff as directed by the Head Coach.
• Ensure compliance with University High School, Bay Counties League (BCL), North Coast Section (NCS), and CIF rules and standards.
• Attend all scheduled practices, games, and team events, including some weekend tournaments.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience as a basketball player and/or coach at the high school, college, or club level.
• Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, offensive/defensive systems, and player development.
• Ability to mentor student-athletes and foster a supportive team culture.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to complete CIF/NCS coaching certifications, as required.

Compensation:

This is a seasonal, part-time position.

Pay Range: $5,000 – $8,000 (commensurate with experience and team assignment). Additional compensation may include responsibilities during the summer assessment period.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

University High School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Application Process:

Please apply through the school’s website.