Boys Frosh/Soph Basketball Assistant Coach

Exciting Opportunity at University High School in San Francisco, California

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate coach who shares its core values: Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection. Collegial and collaborative, the successful candidate will join a dynamic athletic department that views athletics as an essential part of the overall educational experience. We believe participation in sports helps student-athletes develop lifelong skills—teamwork, resilience, leadership, and tenacity—that support success in the classroom, in college, and in life.

About San Francisco University High School

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

University High School is seeking an energetic and committed Boys Frosh/Soph Basketball Assistant Coach for the 2025–26 season. This part-time, seasonal role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching the game, mentoring student-athletes, and contributing to a positive, team-oriented culture.

The Assistant Coach will work under the direction of the Frosh/Soph Head Coach to support player development, practice execution, and game-day preparation. The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm, patience, and a growth mindset—focused on helping student-athletes develop skills, confidence, and character both on and off the court.

• Assist in planning and conducting practices and game preparation.
• Support the Head Coach in creating a team environment centered on effort, respect, and improvement.
• Teach and reinforce basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and situational awareness.
• Provide feedback and encouragement to student-athletes during practices and games.
• Promote sportsmanship, accountability, and a team-first mentality.
• Collaborate with the Frosh/Soph Head Coach and Varsity staff to maintain program consistency.
• Maintain supervision of student-athletes before, during, and after practices and games.
• Support clear communication with athletes, families, and the Athletic Department.

Requirements:

• Prior playing and/or coaching experience at the youth, club, high school, or collegiate level.
• Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, strategy, and game management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with student-athletes.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and organized.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring young athletes and fostering a positive learning environment.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain before the season).

This is a seasonal, part-time position with a pay range of $5,000 – $8,000, commensurate with experience and team assignment.

If you're ready to contribute your passion and expertise to a thriving Boys Frosh/Soph Basketball Assistant Coach, 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.