Program Director & Varsity Head Coach, Girls Volleyball

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is seeking an exceptional leader to guide our Girls Volleyball program as Program Director and Varsity Head Coach. We are looking for a coach who brings energy experience and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes within a values-driven environment grounded in Inquiry Care Integrity Agency and Interconnection.

At UHS athletics are an essential part of the student experience. Youll join a collaborative and mission-aligned athletic department focused on helping students grow not only as competitors but as teammates leaders and people. UHS is a coeducational independent day school located in San Francisco serving 540 students in grades 912. Our mission challenges each individual to live a life of integrity inquiry and purpose larger than the self.

As Program Director and Varsity Head Coach you will serve as the strategic and cultural leader of the Girls Volleyball program. You will oversee all levels of the program (Varsity and Junior Varsity) shaping a unified vision for player development team culture and competitive success.

This role goes beyond the court. Its about building a program that reflects the best of high school athleticswhere students are challenged supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

Lead the Program
Set the vision and direction for Girls Volleyball ensuring alignment across all levels and consistency in philosophy standards and expectations.

Design & Deliver High-Quality Practices
Plan and lead structured engaging practices that develop technical skills game strategy and volleyball IQ in a progressive age-appropriate way.

Build a Strong Team Culture
Foster an environment rooted in accountability respect and joy. Emphasize teamwork resilience and leadership.

Develop and Support Coaching Staff
Collaborate with and mentor assistant and JV coaches to ensure strong communication continuity and shared purpose.

Ensure Compliance & Safety
Adhere to all league CIF and NFHS regulations while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all student-athletes.

Collaborate Across the Department
Work closely with athletic trainers strength and conditioning staff and administrators. Communicate clearly with families and represent the program with professionalism.

Champion UHS Athletics
Embed the schools mission and values into all aspects of the program reinforcing the educational value of athletics.

Create an Environment Players Love
Build a program where student-athletes are excited to show up compete and be part of something meaningful.

Experienced Coach
Background coaching at the high school club or collegiate level required. Collegiate playing experience is strongly preferred.

Program Leader
Experience leading teams or programs managing logistics and developing staff.

Volleyball Knowledge
Strong understanding of the game including systems player development and in-game adjustments.

Student-Centered
Able to connect with and support high school athletes. Committed to mentorship and positive development.

Certified
CPR/First Aid certified and CIF Coaching Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Professional & Collaborative
Organized communicative and dependable. Approaches the role with integrity humility and a team-first mindset.

This is a seasonal part-time position. Compensation ranges from $10000 $15000 based on experience.

If youre excited about building a competitive values-driven volleyball program and making a lasting impact on student-athletes 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 race color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation religion national origin age disability or any other protected status under applicable law.