Assistant Swimming Coach

Description

San Francisco University High School (UHS) is seeking an Assistant Swimming Coach to support a dynamic, student-centered interscholastic program. The assistant coach will work closely with the Head Coach and Athletic Department to develop student-athletes, contribute to a positive team culture, and support competitive success across all levels of the program.

This position works closely with the Co-Head Coaches to foster a positive, competitive, and development-focused team culture aligned with UHS Athletics values. The Assistant Coach plays a key role in athlete instruction, team supervision, and program operations.

• Assist with planning and conducting daily practices, including stroke instruction, conditioning, and skill development.
• Support meet preparation and execution, including warm-ups, race strategy, and post-race feedback.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, and team travel.
• Reinforce team standards related to sportsmanship, accountability, and respect.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department staff.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed, including attendance, equipment management, and meet logistics.
• Model professionalism and uphold all University High School and CIF/NCS policies.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all student-athletes.

• Previous swimming and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of competitive swimming techniques and training principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to student‑athlete development, both in and out of the pool.
• Availability for afternoon practices, competitions, and occasional weekend events.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to season).

University High School Athletics emphasizes integrity, effort, teamwork, and personal growth. Coaches are expected to support the academic mission of the school while helping students develop confidence, resilience, and leadership through athletics.

This is a seasonal, hourly-based position. Compensation is $27.50/HR.

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.