JV and Frosh-Soph Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

Ignite Passion on the Court: Join Our Girls Volleyball Program!

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate Assistant Coach to join our Junior Varsity and Frosh-Soph Girls Volleyball teams. If you share our core values of Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection, and believe that athletics are a powerful tool for student development, we invite you to apply!

At UHS, our dynamic and collaborative athletic department views sports as an integral part of our students' overall education. We're committed to helping student-athletes develop not only physically and emotionally but also crucial life skills like teamwork, resilience, leadership, and tenacity. These are the qualities that 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, located 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 energetic and dedicated Assistant Coaches for our Junior Varsity and Frosh-Soph Girls Volleyball teams. These part-time, seasonal roles are perfect for individuals who love teaching the game, mentoring student-athletes, and supporting a positive, team-first culture.

As an Assistant Coach, you'll work directly with the JV or Frosh-Soph Head Coach, playing a key role in developing players across various skill levels. You'll reinforce core values like respect, accountability, and sportsmanship. We're looking for candidates who bring enthusiasm, patience, and a growth mindset—both on and off the court. These roles are central to helping student-athletes build confidence, refine their skills, and cultivate a lifelong love for volleyball.

What You'll Do

• Practice & Match Support: Assist in the planning and execution of daily practices and match-day responsibilities.
• Culture Building: Support the Head Coach in fostering a team environment centered on effort, continuous improvement, and mutual respect.
• Skill Instruction: Help lead warm-ups, deliver effective skill development drills, and facilitate engaging game simulations during practice.
• Athlete Feedback: Provide positive, constructive feedback and encouragement to student-athletes during matches and throughout the season.
• Safe Environment: Reinforce team standards and support a physically and emotionally safe, inclusive athletic environment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the JV or Frosh-Soph Head Coach and the Athletic Department to meet team needs.
• Compliance: Uphold University High School, Bay Counties League–West, and North Coast Section guidelines and expectations.
• Student Supervision: Maintain appropriate supervision of athletes before, during, and after practices and matches.
• Communication Aid: Assist in communication with athletes and families, as appropriate, under the guidance of the Head Coach.

Who You Are

• Experienced in Volleyball: You have prior playing and/or coaching experience at the youth, club, high school, or collegiate level.
• Fundamental Knowledge: You possess strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, strategies, and competitive play.
• Positive Communicator: You can communicate clearly, positively, and constructively with young athletes.
• Active Coach: You're able to demonstrate drills and actively participate in practice activities when necessary.
• Organized & Proactive: You have strong organizational skills and a willingness to take initiative.
• 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, commensurate with experience and team assignment.

Ready to Inspire Our Rising Stars?

If you're eager to contribute your passion and expertise to a supportive and developing 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.