San Francisco University High School (UHS) is looking for an exceptional leader to take the helm of our Girls Lacrosse program as our next Program Head and Varsity Head Coach! If you're an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate coach who shares our core values of Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection, we want to hear from you.

At UHS, we believe athletics are a vital part of our students' education. You'll join a dynamic and collaborative athletic department committed to helping student-athletes not only excel physically and emotionally but also develop critical life skills like teamwork, resilience, leadership, and tenacity. We're a coeducational independent day school in San Francisco's Pacific Heights, serving 480 students in grades 9-12 with a mission to challenge each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self.

About the Role

As the Program Head and Varsity Head Coach for Girls Lacrosse, you'll be the strategic and cultural leader, responsible for the vision and development of our entire Girls Lacrosse program, from Varsity to Junior Varsity. This isn't just about coaching; it's about shaping the athletic and personal growth of our student-athletes, fostering a deep love for the game, and modeling our values of integrity, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about teaching the game, building a healthy and inclusive team culture, and serving as a visible, collaborative leader within the UHS community.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Program: Set the strategic direction and cultivate a consistent philosophy for player development and team culture across all levels (Varsity & JV).
• Design & Deliver High-Quality Practices: Plan and lead engaging, effective training sessions that build technical skills, tactics, rules, and game strategies in a progressive, age-appropriate manner.
• Cultivate a Positive Team Culture: Promote a growth mindset, model exemplary sportsmanship, and encourage leadership, accountability, and mutual respect among players.
• Mentor Coaching Staff: Support and collaborate with assistant coaches and JV staff to ensure continuity, positive communication, and shared values.
• Ensure Compliance & Safety: Stay current on and enforce all BCL, NCS, NFHS rules, and school policies, maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all student-athletes.
• Collaborate Broadly: Work effectively with athletic trainers, strength & conditioning staff, facilities, and the broader coaching team. Maintain open communication with parents and represent UHS Athletics professionally.
• Champion UHS Athletics: Integrate the school’s athletic philosophy, mission, and core values into every aspect of the program, reinforcing the educational value of sports.
• Inspire Joy & Enthusiasm: Create an environment where players genuinely enjoy practice and competition, cultivating pride, excitement, and a strong sense of belonging within the team.

Who You Are

• Experienced Coach: Proven coaching experience at the high school, college, or elite club level is required. Collegiate playing experience is strongly preferred.
• Program Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead a team or athletic program, mentor staff, and manage logistical and administrative aspects.
• Lacrosse Expert: Comprehensive understanding of NFHS rules and regulations, strong grasp of player development strategies, in-game decision-making, and lacrosse-specific conditioning.
• Student-Athlete Advocate: Deep understanding of adolescent development, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and serve as a positive role model.
• Certified: Hold valid CPR and First Aid certifications, and CIF Coach Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Personal Attributes: Positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with high school athletes. Highly organized, a strong time manager, and committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Responsive, collaborative, adaptable, and acts with integrity, humility, and professionalism.

Position Details

This is a seasonal, part-time coaching position. The compensation range is $10,000 – $15,000, commensurate with experience.

Ready to Lead Our Program?

If you're excited by this opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives and build a thriving lacrosse program, we encourage you to apply through the school’s website.

University High School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse 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.