Assistant Golf Coach

Exciting Opportunity at University High School in San Francisco California

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is seeking an enthusiastic dedicated and passionate Assistant Golf 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 believes athletics is an integral and valuable component of our students overall educational experience.

At University High School we believe that participation in athletics develops far more than athletic ability. Through meaningful coaching relationships and competitive experiences student-athletes build resilience confidence leadership accountability and teamwork that prepare them for success in the classroom in college and throughout their lives.

About San Francisco University High School

University High School is a coeducational independent day school in San Francisco California serving approximately 514 students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1975 the schools mission is to challenge each individual to live a life of integrity inquiry and purpose larger than the self. UHS is located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.

Position Summary

The Assistant Golf Coach works collaboratively with the Program Head and Varsity Head Coach to support all aspects of the Boys and Girls Golf program. The Assistant Coach plays an important role in creating a positive challenging and inclusive experience for student-athletes while helping develop their technical skills confidence sportsmanship and love for the game.

The ideal candidate is an outstanding teacher communicator and mentor who is committed to educational athletics and enjoys working with high school students of varying skill levels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting engaging well-organized practices.
• Teach golf fundamentals course management rules etiquette and sportsmanship.
• Provide individualized instruction and constructive feedback that supports each students development.
• Foster confidence resilience and a growth mindset while encouraging athletes to compete at their highest level.

• Assist with supervising practices matches and team events.
• Help organize equipment transportation logistics and match-day operations.
• Support a safe positive and well-managed environment for all participants.
• Help monitor player progress throughout the season.

• Build positive relationships with student-athletes while serving as a trusted mentor and role model.
• Encourage accountability teamwork integrity and respect on and off the course.
• Support the academic and personal growth of student-athletes while reinforcing the values of University High School Athletics.

• Work closely with the Program Head assistant coaches Athletics Department and school community.
• Communicate professionally with student-athletes families and school personnel.
• Represent University High School with integrity professionalism and enthusiasm at all times.

• Help ensure compliance with all University High School BCL NCS and CIF policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all student-athletes.
• Support student-athlete wellness and model appropriate sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of educational athletics.
• Support a program culture built upon character belonging accountability leadership and continuous improvement.
• Help create an experience where every student-athlete feels valued challenged and connected.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching or playing experience in golf at the high school collegiate or professional level preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in a coaching teaching or mentoring capacity is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of golf fundamentals rules etiquette and player development.
• Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented athletic department.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain CPR First Aid and required NFHS coaching certifications.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for teaching and mentoring young people.
• Positive energetic and relationship-driven.
• Patient dependable and highly organized.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive team environment.
• Strong character and professionalism.
• Dedicated to using athletics as a vehicle for developing confident compassionate and resilient young adults.

Salary

This is a seasonal part-time position.

Compensation Range: $4000-$7000 commensurate with experience.

Non-Discrimination Statement

University High School values diversity and seeks talented students faculty and staff from diverse 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.

Application Process

Please apply through the University High School employment website.