Upper School Seasonal Part-Time Boys Golf Assistant Coach

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA, with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrate scholarship, strive for balance, and foster inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together.  

MISSION STATEMENT

Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together.

CORE VALUES

• We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence.
• We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it.
• We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community.
• We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission.
• We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community.
• We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will:

• Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents
• Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills 

JOB SUMMARY

Crystal seeks a Seasonal Part-time Boys Golf Assistant Coach. The Boys Golf Assistant Coach is responsible for the oversight of athletic training, strength and conditioning workouts, and providing technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport. Coaches have responsibilities not only to the students under their supervision, but also to the parents, the school, and the community.

Key Job Competencies

• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding.
• Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community.  
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity.  
• Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.            
• Personal Growth: Demonstrates commitment and curiosity to ongoing learning and development.
• Collaboration: The interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Exhibits and mentors the scholar-athletes in good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Attends mandatory coaches’ meetings.
• Monitors the conduct of their scholar-athletes during practices and games.
• Provides a safe environment for the scholar-athletes by checking the playing area and equipment before each practice, and game/competition.
• Prevents injuries through thoughtful, balanced workouts.
• Instructs scholar-athletes in the basic rules and fundamentals of the sport.
• Assists in implementing training programs to develop athletes in the sport.
• Completes tasks delegated by the Head Coach and/or Athletics Department.
• Upholds Crystal’s core values.
• Fosters an equitable and inclusive team environment.

Travel Required

• Travel to and from competitions in the Bay Area. 

• Other duties

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

   

Required education and experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• One year of minimum related experience is preferred
• Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association)
• Golf playing and coaching experience (2 years preferred)
• General knowledge of best practices in interscholastic athletics and golf, specifically

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Able to work in a dynamic environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately  heavy objects and materials weighing 20-50 pounds
• Able to drive a 9-seat school van (valid driver’s license in good standing required)

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other Professional Duties 

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits

This is a seasonal, part-time position averaging approximately 15 hours per week. It is not eligible for benefits. This position is paid hourly at $22 per hour, with a target pay of $4,000-$5,000 for the season depending on experience. Season key dates: practices start on February 2, 2026, with potential postseason May 12, 2026 and beyond.

Salary : $22 - $28