Job Description

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

We continuously look for excellent part-time coaches for the following sports:

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

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 those sports. 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 when there is no practice, and before games.
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; a 4-year degree is preferred
• 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

Working Conditions and Physical Demands of the Job

• Hours are variable and may include evenings and weekends
• Ability to stand, walk, jog, and remain highly mobile on fields, courts, or tracks for extended periods of time (typically 2 to 4 hours per practice or game)
• Ability to physically demonstrate the basic skills, athletic techniques, and safety stances relevant to the sport
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull sports equipment, training gear, and team supplies weighing up to 50 lbs
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and balancing to set up drills, handle equipment, or assist athletes
• Ability to work outdoors and withstand prolonged exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity
• Strong visual and auditory skills to effectively monitor large groups of student-athletes, scan wide playing fields for safety, and track fast-moving sports equipment
• Physical stamina and capability to quickly respond to emergencies, administer basic first aid, and perform CPR/AED protocols if required

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 a brief cover letter through our application portal outlining your interest, relevant experience, and indicating the sport or sports you are interested in coaching,

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 thank all applicants in advance for their interest and will reach out only to those most closely aligned with the position's needs.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About us

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.

At Menlo, belonging is essential to who we are as a school. We embrace the growth and well-being of every member of our community by cultivating a culture rooted in kindness, trust, and belonging—one where everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued, and where our diverse backgrounds, identities, and ideas are honored with curiosity, care, and compassion.

Learn more about the Menlo School here.

Our equal opportunity employment policy:

Menlo School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Pay range:

In the spirit of pay transparency, we share the base salary range for this position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The full pay range, which encompasses all experience levels, is $23 to $48 per hour. Within this broad range, we pay each employee in accordance with what is reasonably expected given an individual's experience level. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, employer contributions to retirement plans, and potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at Menlo are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role, but are not guaranteed. If hired at Menlo School, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status, and the number of months worked per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please note that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is not typical at Menlo School to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Notice to recruitment agencies and third‑party recruiters: Menlo School does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior signed written agreement in place with Human Resources will be deemed the property of the School, and no fees will be paid.

Job ID: 100