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 is currently seeking a dynamic and energetic Assistant JV Girls Soccer Coach. The successful candidate must have:

• exemplary coaching skills at the high school level.
• strong experience in educational-based athletics.
• passion for teaching and learning from young people.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head JV Coach in planning and leading dynamic, engaging practices and preparing for matches five to six days per week during the season.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, fitness, and confidence.
• Reinforce an inclusive environment rooted in respect, hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and supporting teammates, encouraging growth for players of all experience levels.
• Collaborate with the varsity coaching staff to reinforce consistent skills, terminology, and team expectations throughout the girls soccer program, and assist in evaluating JV players’ development and readiness for varsity opportunities.
• Assist with warm-ups, substitutions, and in-game coaching as directed by the Head JV Coach.
• Support team celebrations, joint JV and varsity activities, and CIF playoff preparations, as assigned.
• Lead practices and oversee team activities in the Head JV Coach’s absence, as assigned.
• Help track attendance and communicate concerns about participation, conduct, or student-athlete well-being to the Head JV Coach.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, matches, team travel, and other assigned activities, ensuring safety measures and expectations for appropriate conduct are followed.
• Assist with the setup, breakdown, inventory, and care of team equipment.
• Collaborate with athletic support staff to meet team needs and attend athletic department staff meetings.
• Promptly report injuries or illnesses to the athletic trainer and Head JV Coach, complete required injury report forms, and follow athletic training guidance regarding participation and return to play.
• Complete and maintain all required coaching certifications and school training.

• Experience as a soccer coach at the college camp, club, high school or college-level
• Knowledgeable of the fundamentals and techniques of competitive soccer
• Can play in during training sessions when needed
• Strong organizational skills and systems
• CPR/First Aid certificates required

Salary:

This is a seasonal, part-time job.  $30/Hr.

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 apply through the University High School employment website.