Basketball Head Coach – Boys Junior Varsity (High School)

Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF)
San Francisco, CA

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Qualifications

School experience
Team leadership
Sports team experience
High school leadership
Parent communication in school administration
Coaching high school students
Basketball

Full Job Description

Lycée Français de San Francisco (Lycée)

Location: Ortega Campus, 1201 Ortega St., San Francisco, CA

Start Date: Mid-October 2026 (Winter 2026–27 season)

OVERVIEW

The Lycée Français de San Francisco (Lycée) is a French Immersion and French acquisition school, college

Preparatory School in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a challenging educational environment

based on the French national curriculum, enriched by English classes from PS–12th grade. Our

curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-structured, well-assimilated body of general

knowledge, while encouraging the development of analytical and critical thinking skills.

Our students earn an American high school diploma and prepare for the French Baccalauréat, which

qualifies them for both American and European universities.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach to lead our High

School Boys Varsity program for the Winter 2026–27 season. The ideal candidate has experience

coaching at the varsity, club, or college level and is committed to player development, team culture, and

competitive growth.

This position works closely with the Athletics Department and the other basketball coaching staff to align

practice plans, game preparation, and player development across the JV and Varsity programs.

SEASON & COMMITMENT

Winter 2026–27 (HS Boys Varsity)

Season window: Mid-October 2026 – end of February 2027
Pre-season practices: mid-October through December (2 practices/week)

Regular-season games: January and February (2 games/week)
Season length: approximately 19–20 weeks
1 pre-season and 1 post-season league coaches meeting (mandatory)
Playoffs: included in the role if the team qualifies

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

High School (HS Boys Varsity)

Mondays: Sunset Recreation Center or Ortega court — 1.5 hours (exact time set with Athletics)
Wednesdays/Fridays: Waller Center or Ortega court — 1.5 hours (exact time set with Athletics)
Game days: typically 2 per week during January and February

COMPENSATION

Flat season stipend: $3,500 (paid in installments over the season)
Stipend covers all practices, regular-season games, and pre/post-season league meetings
Playoff games included in the stipend if the team qualifies
Approximate weekly load: ~3 hours of practice + 0–2 games per week (peaks at 2 games/week in

January–February)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and lead engaging, well-structured practices with clear technical and tactical objectives
Develop fundamental and advanced basketball skills appropriate to the varsity level (ball-handling,

shooting, passing, finishing, team offense and defense)

Build a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture
Prepare the team for league games, tournaments, and playoff competition
Scout opponents and adjust game plans (varsity)
Support player development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment
Collaborate with the Athletics Department on scheduling, rosters, transportation, and program

growth

Communicate clearly and proactively with players and families about expectations, schedules, and

progress

Ensure student safety and adherence to school policies at all practices and games
Attend pre-season and post-season league coaches meetings

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience coaching basketball at the High School varsity, club, or college level required
Strong knowledge of basketball fundamentals, drills, offensive and defensive systems, and game

strategy

Familiarity with HS league competition in San Francisco or similar urban leagues
Ability to design structured practice plans aligned with clear performance objectives
Strong communication and leadership skills with students and families
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Ability to manage groups of student-athletes in a school setting
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Background check clearance required
Prior competitive playing experience (HS, college, club, or equivalent) preferred
Coaching certification(s) or formal training preferred
French is a plus

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter via: https://www.lelycee.org/about/jobs

The Lycée is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment

based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth

or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical

condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal

law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion,

compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to

apply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Direct

candidates only. No phone calls, please.

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