Girls Lacrosse Varsity/JV Assistant Coach

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is looking for an enthusiastic dedicated and passionate Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach who shares our core values of Inquiry Care Integrity Agency and Interconnection! If youre eager to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative athletic department we want to hear from you.

At UHS we believe athletics are a vital part of our students education. Youll join a team committed to helping student-athletes not only excel physically and emotionally but also develop critical life skills like teamwork resilience leadership and tenacity. Were a coeducational independent day school in San Franciscos Pacific Heights serving 514 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 a Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach youll be an integral part of our program supporting the Program Head in shaping the athletic and personal growth of our student-athletes. This seasonal part-time position running from February to May is about fostering a deep love for the game and modeling our values of integrity teamwork and sportsmanship at either the Varsity or Junior Varsity level.

Were looking for someone who is passionate about teaching the game building a healthy and inclusive team culture and serving as a collaborative member of the UHS community.

What Youll Do

• Support Program Development: Assist the Program Head in the daily operations and overall development of the Girls Varsity or JV Lacrosse team.
• Deliver Engaging Practices: Help plan and lead effective training sessions that build technical skills tactics rules and game strategies appropriate for the teams competitive level.
• Cultivate a Positive Team Culture: Promote a growth mindset model exemplary sportsmanship and encourage leadership accountability and mutual respect among players.
• Ensure Compliance & Safety: Uphold and model all BCL NCS NFHS rules and school policies maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all student-athletes.
• Collaborate Broadly: Work effectively with the Varsity Head Coach athletic trainers strength & conditioning staff and other members of the department. Maintain open communication with players parents faculty and administrators.
• Champion UHS Athletics: Integrate the schools 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.
• Provide Mentorship: Offer consistent leadership and mentorship to student-athletes.

Who You Are

• Experienced Coach: Proven playing and/or coaching experience at the high school college or elite club level is required. A minimum of 3 years of coaching experience at the secondary or collegiate level is preferred.
• Lacrosse Expert: Comprehensive understanding of NFHS rules and regulations for girls lacrosse with a strong grasp of player development strategies in-game decision-making and lacrosse-specific conditioning.
• Student-Athlete Advocate: Awareness of adolescent development with the ability to build trust communicate effectively and serve as a positive role model.
• Collaborative Team Player: Ability to support a head coachs vision take initiative demonstrate leadership and work collaboratively in a fast-paced student-centered environment.
• Certified: Hold valid CPR and First Aid certifications and NFHS Coach Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Personal Attributes: Positive enthusiastic and passionate about working with high school athletes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills committed to fostering a culture of respect inclusion and continuous improvement. Responsive adaptable and acts with integrity humility and professionalism.

Position Details

This is a seasonal part-time coaching position. The compensation range is $5000 $8000 commensurate with experience and team assignment (Varsity or JV).

Ready to Join Our Team

If youre excited by this opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives and contribute to a thriving lacrosse program we encourage you to apply through the schools 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.