JV Girls Basketball Head Coach

Exciting Opportunity at University High School in San Francisco California

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is seeking a JV Girls Basketball Head Coach who will teach the game the right way build confidence and help our student-athletes grow on and off the court. If you share our core values of Inquiry Care Integrity Agency and Interconnection we want to meet you.

UHS is a coeducational independent day school in San Franciscos Pacific Heights serving 515 students in grades 912. We believe athletics are an essential part of education and a powerful place to learn teamwork resilience leadership and purpose larger than the self.

About the Role

As the JV Head Coach you lead the day-to-day of our JV team and play a key role in the overall program. Youll develop players run organized and competitive practices and coach with clarity and composure on game day. Youll collaborate with the Varsity Head Coach to align systems language and culture so athletes can grow through the program.

What Youll Do

• Plan and run practices that teach fundamentals team concepts and game awareness in an age-appropriate progression.
• Coach games with solid preparation clear roles in-game adjustments and calm constructive communication.
• Build a positive team culture that centers effort respect accountability and joy in the game.
• Develop players by giving direct specific feedback and supporting growth in skill IQ and confidence.
• Collaborate with the Varsity Head Coach assistants athletic trainers and strength staff to support athlete well-being.
• Communicate proactively with the Athletic Department and families about schedules expectations and player development.
• Model sportsmanship and uphold UHS values in all interactions.
• Ensure compliance and safety with BCL NCS NFHS rules and school policies; maintain a safe training environment.
• Support academics by honoring school commitments and helping athletes manage time and responsibilities.
• Manage logistics such as attendance uniforms game film and travel details in partnership with the Athletics office.

Who You Are

• Experienced coach. Prior coaching experience at the high school college or competitive club level required; collegiate playing experience preferred.
• Teacher of the game. Strong grasp of fundamentals player development and modern high school basketball concepts.
• Clear communicator. Builds trust with teenagers gives actionable feedback and partners well with families and colleagues.
• Role model. Demonstrates integrity humility reliability and respect for all participants.
• Organized and prepared. Plans sessions manages time and follows through on details.
• Certified or willing to certify. Current CPR/First Aid and CIF coaching certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Position Details

This is a seasonal part-time coaching position aligned with the winter sports calendar. Stipend compensation is commensurate with experience. Practice and game schedules include afternoons evenings and some weekends. The compensation range is $6600 - $8000.

Ready to Coach

If youre excited to develop young athletes and contribute to a cohesive values-driven program please 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.