Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach Opportunity

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 that 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.

University High School is seeking an energetic and committed Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach for the 2025–26 season. This part-time, seasonal role is ideal for someone who loves teaching the game, mentoring student-athletes, and supporting a positive, team-first culture.

The Assistant Coach will work under the direction of the JV Head Coach to help student-athletes develop basketball skills, game understanding, and character. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, patience, and a growth mindset—both on and off the court.

What You'll Do

• Assist in planning and leading practices, drills, and game preparation.
• Support the Head Coach in building a team culture centered on effort, respect, and improvement.
• Provide instruction, feedback, and encouragement to student-athletes.
• Reinforce basketball fundamentals, team concepts, and situational awareness.
• Collaborate with the JV Head Coach and Varsity program to ensure program alignment.
• Promote sportsmanship, accountability, and team cohesion.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of student-athletes before, during, and after practices and games.
• Support clear communication with athletes, families, and the Athletic Department.

Who You Are

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

Compensation

This is a seasonal, part-time position with a pay range of $6,000 – $9,000, commensurate with experience and team assignment.

If you're ready to contribute your passion and expertise to a thriving Girls Junior Varsity 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.