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About the Role

University High School (UHS) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Golf Program Director and Varsity Head Coach. This role involves leading the Girls Golf program in the fall and the Boys Golf program in the spring, with a focus on building, growing, and developing student-athletes within the program. The ideal candidate will foster a strong team culture and maintain a collaborative partnership with Presidio Golf Club.

Responsibilities

Set the vision, standards, and direction for the University Golf program.
Lead the Girls Golf program in the fall and Boys Golf program in the spring.
Relaunch and intentionally grow the University Girls Golf program.
Engage and develop students with varying levels of golf experience.
Plan and lead organized, purposeful, and engaging practices and training sessions.
Develop student-athletes in golf fundamentals, short game, course management, and competitive strategy.
Help golfers develop the mental approach, confidence, and resilience necessary to compete.
Build a team culture rooted in accountability, sportsmanship, competitive excellence, and joy.
Create a strong sense of team and shared purpose within an individual sport.
Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Presidio Golf Club and its staff.
Coordinate professionally with the club regarding practices, home matches, schedules, and program needs.
Prepare student-athletes for league, postseason, and tournament competition.
Manage lineups, match strategy, tournament preparation, and program logistics.
Partner with Athletics staff, athletic trainers, and Sports Performance staff to support student-athlete development.
Support and encourage multi-sport participation.
Communicate clearly and professionally with student-athletes and families.
Lead approved offseason development, clinics, and long-term program planning.
Follow all UHS, league, North Coast Section, CIF, and NFHS policies and expectations.
Represent University Athletics with professionalism, integrity, and care.

Requirements

Leadership, golf knowledge, emotional intelligence, and a genuine commitment to growing the game and working with high school student-athletes.
Coaching experience at the high school, club, collegiate, or golf academy level.
A strong understanding of golf fundamentals, player development, course management, and competitive strategy.
The ability to teach and develop golfers with a wide range of experience and skill levels.
A desire to build and grow participation in Girls Golf.
The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with golf facilities, club professionals, and community partners.
Experience leading a team, program, or group of student-athletes.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
An understanding of golf etiquette, sportsmanship, and the integrity of the game.
A student-centered approach that balances competitive expectations with personal development.
A collaborative, dependable, and team-first mindset.
Must complete all UHS and CIF coaching requirements, including CPR/First Aid, CIF/NFHS Coaching Certification, Concussion Education, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training, Heat Illness Prevention, and all required background clearances.

Skills

Golf fundamentals
Player development
Course management
Competitive strategy
Mental approach development
Confidence building
Resilience building
Team culture building
Sportsmanship
Competitive excellence
Communication
Organization

Location

San Francisco, California

Work Type

Year-round coaching and program leadership
Afternoon, evening, and occasional weekend availability required during competitive seasons
Additional availability throughout the year for program development and planning

Experience Level

Experience leading a team, program, or group of student-athletes
Collegiate playing experience, PGA experience, or professional golf instruction experience is preferred but not required.

Salary/Compensations

$12,000 to $16,000 for the competitive seasons

About the Company

Founded in 1975, UHS is a coeducational independent day school serving approximately 540 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco.
Our mission challenges each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self.
University Athletics sponsors 23 varsity teams, with many programs also competing at the junior varsity and Frosh/Soph levels.

Equal Opportunity

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.