Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

DURATION: November 3rd, 2025 - February 17th, 2026

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics

COMPENSATION: $5,500 estimated stipend depending on experience

Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Bay School is an independent,

college-preparatory high school committed to equity and belonging within Bay and

beyond. The school seeks to provide its students with a challenging, innovative

curriculum and a collaborative, supportive community. Our staff and faculty

members (“staffulty”) foster and model curiosity, critical thinking, intentionality, open

dialogue, and good humor. Bay students have been described as engaged and

thoughtful self-advocates who value community and courage. Please visit our

precepts and academics pages to learn more about our school.

The Bay School considers all qualified applicants for employment and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, identity, national origin, ancestry,

age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE), ability or any

other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to having a staffulty and

student body that reflect the diversity of the Bay Area. We strongly encourage those

with a demonstrated dedication to social justice, collaboration, innovation and

student-centered education to apply. We encourage BIPOC candidates to apply.

All Bay School employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an

approved vaccine prior to starting work unless exempted from an immunization in

accordance with law, and provide documentation confirming such immunization

and/or exemption.

We do not sponsor work visas.

Bay Athletics

The Bay School's commitment to athletics is based upon our goal to educate the

"whole" person and our belief that physical and athletic accomplishments have

important lifelong benefits. The school seeks to be known for its athletic

achievements, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit as well as to be respected for

the integrity and discipline of its players, coaches, and spectators. We are members

of the North Coast Section (NCS) and CIF, the Bay Area Conference (BAC), and Bay

Counties League (BCL).

Job Requirements

● Assists the Head Coach with 1 ½ to 2-hour afternoon practices Monday-Friday,

beginning no earlier than 3:00 p.m. and ending no later than 8:00 p.m.;

● Attends all games which may require being available earlier than 3:00 p.m. on

weekdays and available on some Saturdays;

● Attends occasional athletic department meetings and school events as

needed;

● Have or obtain NFHS coach certification;

● Job offers are contingent upon clearing LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk

assessment. Other requirements include completing the following trainings:

first aid/CPR, concussion awareness, heat illness prevention, sudden cardiac

arrest in athletes, mandated reporter, anti-harassment, and bloodborne

pathogen prevention. Access to these mandatory trainings are provided and

paid for by the school.

The Ideal Candidate

● Has strong athletic knowledge and experience in basketball and a desire to

build/maintain a successful program;

● Previous coaching at the high school and/or college level preferred;

● Experience playing at the college level or above preferred;

● Possess a professional and positive demeanor when working with colleagues,

students, and parents;

● Enjoys working with and developing teenagers as student-athletes and good

citizens;

● Strives to build teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship as the cornerstones of our

basketball program;

● Finds resonance with the school’s mission and philosophy, especially with

regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion;

● Has the energy to work in a small independent school environment;

● Possesses excellent organization, time management, and strong

communication skills;

● Demonstrates the ability to provide and incorporate constructive feedback as

a means to improve the student experience as well their own coaching;

● Seeks to serve as a role model for young student-athletes, understanding both

culturally responsive coaching and the social justice dimensions of education;

● Dedicates themselves to anti-bias and equity work;

● Commits to innovation, professional growth, and reinvention.

● Possess a valid CA driver’s license and be willing to drive a school van to/from

practices and games.

If interested in the position, please email all of the items below: subject line: Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

● Cover Letter explaining how you will contribute to Bay’s athletic program;

● Resume/C.V.