Prospective Athletics Coach Applicants

Our Athletics program complements Menlo School’s rigorous college preparatory program with an extensive offering of highly competitive team sports, providing girl and boy students the opportunity to develop mind, body and character for themselves, their teams and their school. 

We continuously look for excellent part-time (and sometimes full-time) coaches for the following sports:

Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Swimming • Tennis Track and Field • Volleyball • Water Polo • Flag Football

In our Upper School: We look for coaches who encourage our student athletes to practice graciousness, respect and honesty for their teammates, competitors, coaches and officials. Our coaches help students learn the importance of “sound body, sound mind,” with physical conditioning and nutrition. Nearly 80 percent of our Upper School students participate in at least one sport. Daily practice times after 3:15 p.m.

In our Middle School: Our Middle School provides all students with the opportunity to participate, build their skills, learn sportsmanship and learn to be productive team members. We look for coaches who will teach student athletes the importance of team/individual sports and build a foundation of skills and knowledge for participating in that particular sport. Daily practice times from 1:00 to 3:15 p.m.

Responsibilities

● Serve as a positive role model to the student athletes and parents

● Teach skills through effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each member of the team

● Condition athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility

● Responsible for all aspects of directing the team’s practice and play in matches

● Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one’s team

● Monitor players’ attendance and conduct during practice and matches

● Maintain an open line of communication with students, parents, peers and Athletics management.

● Ensure schedules are communicated, rosters are kept up-to-date, and students are accounted for (e.g. coordinate with team parents and parent drivers, students ready for bus departure, remain with students until picked up)

● Prioritize an environment of safety for our student athletes

● Manage equipment

● Monitor study halls on rainy days, days there is no practice, and before games.

● Many of our coaching roles require driving a school vehicle and transporting students to games, practices, tournaments, etc.

● Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

● A high school diploma or equivalent

● Ability to work well with children of various ages

● Knowledge of one or more of the sports provided at Menlo

● Coaching and/or playing experience in one or more of the sports provided at Menlo

● For positions that require driving and transporting students: Valid California driver’s license, with a clean driving record that must be maintained clean at all times.

We offer:

● Competitive pay

● An exceptional work environment and caring community

● A beautiful campus with exceptional athletic facilities

To be considered for future opportunities:

Please submit your resume and cover letter indicating the sport or sports you are interested in coaching, and if an opening becomes available we think may be a good match for your skills and experience, we will reach out to you.

Current job openings:

We post positions on our website as they open. Please check our Careers page regularly for positions that may be of interest to you: https://www.menloschool.org/employment-openings.php.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Menlo School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and founded in 1915, the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.

Menlo is dedicated to providing a joyful, transformative education that empowers students to explore broadly, think critically, act responsibly, and navigate the complexities of an evolving world. Our relevant and engaging academic program—complemented by outstanding arts and athletics—sparks wonder, fosters a love of learning, and inspires students to reach their full potential as they grow in competence, confidence, and curiosity. Student care and the supportive relationships students build with teachers, coaches, and peers are at the heart of all we do as we uphold the highest ethical standards, develop character, and pursue a shared commitment to purposes larger than ourselves.