Cross Country Assistant Coach

Join a Thriving Cross Country Program at University High School!

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Assistant Coach to join our highly successful Cross Country program. If you share our core values of Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection, and believe in the transformative power of educational athletics, we encourage you to apply!

At UHS, we firmly believe athletics are an integral part of our students' overall educational experience. You'll join a dynamic and collaborative athletic department committed to helping student-athletes develop critical skills—like teamwork, resilience, leadership, and tenacity—that promote success not only on the course but also in the classroom, college, and life.

About San Francisco University High School

UHS is a coeducational independent day school in San Francisco's vibrant Pacific Heights neighborhood, serving 514 students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1975, our mission is to challenge each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Coach to support one of the school’s largest and most successful athletic teams, our Cross Country program, which annually engages over 70 student-athletes! This is a seasonal, part-time position during the fall semester, with practices and meets occurring on weekdays and some weekends.

You'll work closely with the Head Coach to help manage a highly competitive and inclusive program that prioritizes individual growth, a strong team culture, and long-term athlete development. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for working with student-athletes and a commitment to fostering an environment that champions effort, consistency, and sportsmanship.

What You'll Do

• Training & Development: Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of practice planning and execution, including warm-ups, tailored training runs, drills, strength and mobility work, and cooldowns.
• Individualized Support: Provide constructive feedback and personalized support to athletes of varying abilities, helping each one reach their potential.
• Meet Day Operations: Support seamless meet-day logistics, including supervising athletes, assisting with travel, and managing timing.
• Culture Cultivation: Help build and maintain a strong team culture grounded in inclusivity, discipline, and mutual respect.
• Athlete Well-being: Monitor the health, safety, and overall well-being of student-athletes during all practices and competitions.
• Holistic Growth: Support student academic and character development in line with UHS values.
• Communication: Communicate effectively and proactively with athletes, families, and athletic staff as directed by the Head Coach.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to University High School, Bay Counties League (BCL), North Coast Section (NCS), and CIF rules and standards.
• Team Participation: Attend all scheduled practices, meets, and team events, including some weekend invitationals.

Who You Are

• Experienced Runner/Coach: You have proven experience as a cross country runner and/or coach at the high school, college, or club level.
• Distance Running Knowledge: You possess a strong understanding of distance running principles, training cycles, and injury prevention.
• Mentor & Motivator: You have the ability to effectively mentor student-athletes and foster a truly supportive team culture.
• Skilled Communicator: You exhibit excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Certified (or Ready To Be): You hold, or are willing to obtain, CPR and First Aid certifications, as well as any required CIF/NCS coaching certifications.

Compensation

This is a seasonal, part-time position. The pay range is $5,000 – $8,000, commensurate with experience and team assignment. Additional compensation includes responsibilities during the summer assessment period.

Ready to Help Our Runners Thrive?

If you're ready to contribute your passion and expertise to a successful and supportive cross country program, please submit your application through the school’s website.

University High School 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.