Middle School Basketball Coach

Paycom - ATS; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Convent & Stuart Hall in San Francisco is seeking dedicated Basketball Coaches for boys in grades 5–8 for the 2026 Winter season. We value high energy, strong leadership, and the ability to create a positive atmosphere where student athletes can thrive and grow in sportsmanship and character.

Coaches must have prior coaching or playing experience. Responsibilities include planning practices, developing game plans, supervising staff, distributing uniforms, and collaborating with the Athletic

Qualifications

• Independent and collaborative leadership is required.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Ability to differentiate to meet the needs of students with diverse learning profiles.
• Coaching experience is preferred and valued.
• Must be detail oriented, organized and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement scheduling of team activities, tryouts, practices, game plans.
• Develop and execute practice and game plans for all positions.
• Supervise all assistant coaches.
• Foster training in conduct, ethics, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches.
• Inventory distribution and collection of uniforms and equipment; end-of-season inventory.
• Collaborate with Athletic Director, Principal Designee, and Principal to resolve issues.
• Review program effectiveness and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Growth mindset

Education

First Aid and CPR Certification

Concussion Training

Fundamentals of Coaching Certification

Job description

Position SummaryWe are seeking excellent candidates for boys 5th through 8th grade Basketball Coaches for the 2026 Winter season SHB Basketball. We seek coaches that are high energy, skilled, organized, and good leaders who can create a positive atmosphere in which our student athletes can thrive. We seek a coach who is enthusiastic about building our Basketball program.Previous coaching and/or playing experience is required. Coaching is a unique position of leadership which requires sound judgement amidst the emotional extremes of athletic competition. The example that the coach exhibits must educate players and spectators as to the high standards of sportsmanship and character development that is expected at Convent & Stuart Hall. The promotion of learning is the most important outcome of educational athletics. It should be understood that our programs seek excellence and will deliver it by providing our student athletes with confidence and a clear understanding of the values of personal integrity, work ethic, self-responsibility, responsibility to others, overcoming challenges through adversity, teamwork and a progression from simple participation to development to high levels of achievement. Our student athletes expect our coaches to be competent, approachable, confident, fair and consistent. Candidates should be compelling practitioners who use sound judgement at all times. All coaches are expected to contribute to the life of the school community in general. Schools of the Sacred Heart is committed to an in-person teaching model and faculty and staff must be prepared to adhere to and support our Health and Safety Plan.ResponsibilitiesFollow CIF rules and regulations.Plan and implement the scheduling of team activities, tryouts, practices, game plans· Ability to develop and execute practice and game plans for all playing positions· Supervise all assistant coaching staffFoster training in conduct, ethics, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches.Supervision of the team before, during and after practices, games and sporting events.Verify that the Athletic Director has cleared each team member before allowing him/her to tryout or practice.Responsible for the distribution and collection of all uniforms and equipment and providing an end of the season inventory.Work with the Athletic Director, Principal Designee, Principal and other coaches to solve problems at the school level while supporting the ideas of the program/parent concern procedures.Continually reviews the on‐going effectiveness of the program at all levels.Adhere to all C&SH Athletics, League and State policiesAbout Convent & Stuart HallAt Convent & Stuart Hall, we are committed to developing resilient, resourceful and engaged thinkers who are equipped to thrive in an evolving world. Our rigorous K-12 educational model is a dynamic blend of single-sex and co-ed classes, supported by small class sizes and resources reflective of a large school. We deliver an interactive learning experience, curated by faculty highly regarded in their academic fields so that students graduate with confidence in what they know, how they think and who they are. Our community is part of an international network of Sacred Heart schools, where students and adults embrace the catholic charism of our Sacred Heart founders, which is spiritually inclusive and global in nature. The school is organized into four academic divisions, each led by a Division Head, sharing resources and a central administration, all of which is under the direction of the President.Department of Athletics and Physical Education Philosophy Statement:Athletic participation and physical education have the ability to impact individuals, not just through competition, but through understanding the underlying values that sports have to offer. As the Convent & Stuart Hall Athletics and Physical Education Department, we have the great opportunity to shape the lives of the students that we work with everyday. The lessons learned through athletic participation and physical education have the ability to teach skills and values that go far beyond just a game. It is the goal of this department to assist students in character development by teaching the values of humility, accountability, teamwork, work ethic, competition and fair play, and commitment. Our goal is to help students develop life-long leadership skills, build respect & awareness for themselves and others, and to overcome adversity. It is our mission to help students identify these values learned through athletic and physical education and to be able to apply them to their lives as a whole.QualificationsTo be considered candidates should submit a resume and cover letter displaying their qualifications in the following areas:Independent and collaborative leadership is required as well as effective communication skills.Coaches at Convent & Stuart Hall are confident and creative practitioners who have the ability to develop, curate and deliver a growth mindset environment centered around sportsmanship, teamwork, and overcoming challenges.Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills.Ability to differentiate to meet the needs of students with diverse learning profiles.Innovative, creative, and flexible coaching style.Understanding the developmental needs of students and how they learn best.Requires demonstrated and direct experience using a wide range of techniques.Must be detail-oriented, organized and willing to take initiative.Must have excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work well with students and adults.Must be a role model and maintain a high level of professionalism.Experience with independent schools is strongly preferred.Must be willing to get: First Aid and CPR Certification, Concussion Training & Fundamentals of Coaching CertificationPhysical RequirementsRegularly lifting or carrying 20-50 lbs.Regular pushing/pulling/bending/stooping/kneelingRegularly climbing stairs**Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hoursRequires physical presence, work to be performed on campus** Denotes essential functions of the positionHourly Rate of Pay : Commensurate on experience.EEO PolicyConvent & Stuart Hall is an equal opportunity employer that does not and will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability or veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.