Girls/Boys Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach

About San Francisco University High School

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, UHS’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 and is guided by core values: Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection.

About the Role

UHS is seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Assistant Coaches to support its Girls and Boys Varsity Tennis programs. These seasonal, part-time positions require a commitment to educational-based athletics, a love for teaching the game, and the ability to support a culture of discipline, sportsmanship, and personal growth. The Assistant Coach works closely with the Varsity Head Coach to facilitate practices, support match play, and foster a positive experience for all student-athletes.

The ideal candidates will bring strong tennis knowledge, high emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset, while modeling the values of integrity, effort, and respect both on and off the court.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall coordination and execution of the Girls/Boys Varsity Tennis program.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of daily practice sessions and competitive match play.
• Teach and reinforce tennis fundamentals, advanced techniques, and strategic gameplay.
• Help cultivate a team culture rooted in responsibility, effort, sportsmanship, and joy.
• Maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for all student-athletes.
• Provide supervision and support during practices, matches (home and away), and team events, including weekends and evenings.
• Ensure adherence to University High School, Bay Counties League–West (BCL), and North Coast Section (NCS) rules and expectations.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and Athletic Department to coordinate logistics, transportation, and team needs.
• Encourage and support student-athletes in upholding training expectations, academic responsibilities, and team values.
• Maintain, store, and help manage team uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Represent UHS Athletics with professionalism in all interactions with students, families, opponents, and officials.
• Attend required meetings and maintain all necessary certifications and compliance documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Department.

Requirements

• Experience coaching tennis at the high school, college, or competitive club level.
• Strong understanding of tennis fundamentals, strategy, and skill development.
• Ability to participate in drills and rally with student-athletes during practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required (or willingness to obtain prior to the season).
• Experience in educational or youth development settings preferred.

Pay

Compensation range: $5,000 – $8,000 for the season.