Girls Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

Elevate Our Team: Join UHS Girls Varsity Volleyball!

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Assistant Coach to join our Girls Varsity Volleyball program. If you share our core values of Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection, and believe in the holistic development of student-athletes, we want to hear from you!

At UHS, our dynamic and collaborative athletic department views sports as an integral part of our students' overall education. We empower student-athletes to not only excel physically and emotionally but also to cultivate critical life skills like teamwork, resilience, leadership, and tenacity. These qualities foster success in the classroom, in college, and throughout life.

About San Francisco University High School

UHS is a coeducational independent day school in San Francisco, situated in the vibrant Pacific Heights neighborhood. We serve 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 seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and team-oriented Assistant Coach to support our Girls Varsity Volleyball program. This part-time, seasonal role requires a true passion for the sport, a deep commitment to educational-based athletics, and a sincere interest in mentoring young athletes. You'll work closely with the Head Coach, assisting in all aspects of the program, from practice planning and match preparation to player mentorship and overall team development.

The ideal candidate models humility, integrity, and professionalism, while fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and joy. This role is all about character development, collaboration, and instilling a genuine love for the game.

What You'll Do

• Practice Leadership: Assist the Head Coach with daily practices, team meetings, and match preparation 5–6 days per week during the season.
• Dynamic Training: Contribute to the planning and execution of engaging, challenging, and dynamic training sessions.
• Culture & Values: Model and reinforce a team culture rooted in respect, accountability, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
• Match Day Support: Provide dedicated support to student-athletes during matches, tournaments, senior celebrations, and crucial CIF/NCS playoff competitions.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with athletic department staff, including trainers, equipment managers, and facilities personnel, to meet all team needs.
• Compliance: Monitor and ensure strict adherence to all University High School, Bay Counties League–West, and North Coast Section rules and policies.
• Student Supervision: Provide active supervision and guidance to student-athletes at all team functions, including travel, warm-ups, and post-match activities.
• Safety & Wellness: Support and accurately document injury protocols, including proper reporting and follow-up for injured athletes.
• Program Development: Participate in athletic department meetings and contribute to the ongoing development and success of the volleyball program.

Who You Are

• Experienced Coach: You have prior coaching experience at the club, high school, or collegiate level.
• Volleyball Expert: You possess a deep understanding of the fundamentals and strategies of competitive volleyball.
• On-Court Participant: You have the ability to demonstrate and actively participate in drills when needed.
• Skilled Communicator: You exhibit strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Youth Development Focused: You have experience working effectively with student-athletes in an educational or youth development setting.
• Positive Environment Creator: You can create a positive, structured, and fun training environment that caters to a wide range of skill levels.
• Certified (or Ready To Be): You hold, or are willing to obtain, current CPR and First Aid certifications prior to the season.

Compensation

This is a seasonal, part-time position with a compensation range of $5,000 – $8,000.

Ready to Impact Student-Athletes?

If you're eager to contribute your passion and expertise to a supportive and competitive high school volleyball 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.