Inspire & Empower: Coach Girls Field Hockey at UHS!

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Assistant Coaches to join our Girls Field Hockey program. If you share our core values of Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection, and believe that athletics are an integral part of a student's complete education, we want you on our team!

At UHS, our dynamic and collaborative athletic department empowers student-athletes to not only excel physically and emotionally, but also to build crucial life skills like leadership, resilience, and collaboration. These are the qualities that serve students well in college and far beyond.

About San Francisco University High School

University High School is a coeducational independent day school in San Francisco's vibrant Pacific Heights neighborhood, serving 514 students in grades 9-12. Since its founding in 1975, UHS has challenged students to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self.

The Opportunity

UHS is seeking experienced and supportive Assistant Coaches to contribute to our Girls Field Hockey program. These seasonal, part-time roles report to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. You'll play a key role in developing a strong, student-centered program that emphasizes learning, growth, and character as much as competition.

We're looking for coaches committed to helping young athletes build confidence, improve their game, and embrace the values of teamwork and sportsmanship. Coaching at UHS also means being part of a culture where positive mentorship and clear communication with athletes and families are essential.

What You'll Do

• Practice & Game Support: Assist the Head Coach in planning and running dynamic practices, competitive games, and engaging team events.
• On-Field Leadership: Lead warmups, drills, and small group work during training sessions, providing expert guidance.
• Athlete Development: Provide meaningful feedback, encouragement, and instruction to players at all skill levels, fostering their growth.
• Model Values: Consistently model and reinforce core team values such as effort, discipline, and respect.
• Ensure Safety: Help ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes at all times.
• Game Day Management: Support game-day responsibilities including managing equipment, tracking stats, and clear bench communication.
• Student Supervision: Maintain appropriate supervision of students before, during, and after practices and matches.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with the Head Coach and Athletic Department about scheduling, logistics, and student needs.
• Team Participation: Attend seasonal coaches meetings, parent events, and school community functions as needed.

Who You Are

• Coaching Experience: Prior coaching experience at the youth, club, high school, or college level is preferred.
• Playing Experience: Playing experience at the high school or collegiate level is a plus.
• Field Hockey Knowledge: You have a strong understanding of field hockey fundamentals, strategies, and rules.
• Relational Skills: You possess strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively with high school students.
• Role Model: You're able to model good sportsmanship, patience, and integrity.
• Certified (or Ready To Be): You hold, or are willing to obtain, CPR and First Aid certification before the season starts.
• Seasonal Availability: You're available for practices and games during the fall season (August through November).

Compensation

This is a part-time, seasonal position with a compensation range of $5,000 – $7,500, based on experience and team level assignment.

Ready to Coach with Purpose?

If you're eager to contribute your passion and expertise to a supportive and developing field hockey program, please submit your application through the school’s website: https://www.sfuhs.org/about-uhs/job-opportunities.

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.