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 480 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.

Job Description:

UHS seeks to hire an experienced and enthusiastic leader to serve as the Girls Basketball Program Director and Varsity Head Coach. The ideal candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the administration and management of a vertically integrated 9-12 program that is designed to meet the needs and interests of the school community.  This includes all aspects of the program including player development, social-emotional development, academic support of scholar-athletes, scheduling, developing team concepts, coaching staff development, working closely in a collaborative team environment, and providing clear and timely communication with community members.

Responsibilities:

• Previous successful coaching experience at the varsity level within the previous four years.
• Collegiate level playing experience in this sport is highly desirable with high school level playing experience expected as a minimum requirement.
• Lead and supervise coaching staff throughout the program and perform season preview and review meetings in collaboration with the Athletic Director.
• Supervise and maintain appropriate student behavior during practices and contests, both on and off-campus, in accordance with UHS Athletic Department policies.
• Maintain open and positive communication with students, parents, athletic trainer, sports performance staff and the Athletic Leadership Team.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Complete schedules for both Varsity and JV Teams
• Report all scores immediately after completion to CIF-NCS Home Campus, MaxPreps and InstaTeam.
• Post your schedule, roster, team picture, and results to the CIF Home website in a timely manner.
• Hold parent meetings prior to the start of each season in collaboration with the Athletic Leadership Team..
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation. Establish connections with outside constituencies to help identify and attract possible scholar-athletes.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect scholar-athletes, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain safety as a top priority.
• Keep informed of, and ensure compliance with, all CIF rules and regulations.
• Secure UHS equipment and facilities at the end of practice/matches daily.
• Complete an inventory (uniforms and equipment) of the program no later than two months prior to the season.
• Assess the need for any purchase of uniforms for the upcoming season at least three months prior to the start of the season.
• Distribute uniforms and obtain student signatures for the items issued.  Collect all uniforms and program equipment and return them to UHS in a timely manner upon completion of the season.
• Work with BSN TEAM Sports Dealer to make spirit packs available in a timely fashion for families to order. All purchases must be approved by the Director of Athletics.
• Attend the following events: seasonal coaches meetings, parent athletic orientations, UHS Open Houses (as requested), All-League meetings, and other events as needed.
• Take an active role in communication with all stakeholders of our community.
• Organize in & out of season practices & events. Maintain consistent communication  with parents, athletic leadership, & athletic medicine on the schedule.
• Oversees the Junior Varsity team and ensures its alignment with the goals of the varsity program.

Salary:

This is a seasonal, part-time job.  $10,000-15,000 Compensation is for the summer assessment season and the regular season starting in November and ending in March.

Non-Discrimination: 

UHS 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 send your resume and cover letter. 

• A minimum of 5 years of coaching experience at the secondary or collegiate level
• Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Athletic administrators, other coaches, parents and students
• Willingness to acquire required certifications.