Inspiring Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach (HS)

San Francisco University High School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

University High School in San Francisco seeks dynamic, enthusiastic Assistant Coaches to support Girls and Boys Varsity Tennis. This seasonal, part-time role focuses on coaching fundamentals, practice planning, and positive student-athlete development.

Ideal candidates bring tennis knowledge, high emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset, modeling integrity, effort, and respect on and off the court. CPR/First Aid is required or obtainable before the season.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching tennis at 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).

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.

Skills

Tennis coaching

Communication

Leadership

Team player

Job description

University High School in San Francisco seeks dynamic, enthusiastic Assistant Coaches to support Girls and Boys Varsity Tennis. This seasonal, part-time role focuses on coaching fundamentals, practice planning, and positive student-athlete development.

Ideal candidates bring tennis knowledge, high emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset, modeling integrity, effort, and respect on and off the court. CPR/First Aid is required or obtainable before the season.