Football Varsity Offensive Line Coach at Menlo School in Atherton, CA

The Menlo School football program is seeking a Varsity Offensive Line coach for the 2026 football season, starting immediately. The qualified candidate will serve as a dedicated coach and mentor to our student athletes while upholding the school’s values and professional code of conduct.

Responsibilities and Attributes:

• Working in tandem with JV coaches to secure consistent teaching between both levels
• Consistent practice attendance, including summer football, meeting times, and games throughout the course of a season
• Display knowledge and fundamentals of offensive line scheme and techniques
• Both Run and Pass Game front play high school and or college equivalency
• The ability to present instructional direction to a position group in both an on-field and class room setting
• Ability to develop and establish a personal connection with Menlo athletes, staff, and administration members while maintaining professional boundaries
• Previous coaching and playing experience are required.

This is a seasonal, hourly position that compensates for on-field and off-field activities, including coaches' and players' meetings, travel, and practice preparation. Menlo takes pride in providing pay that compensates for all work performed, differentiating itself from the stipend model.

MENLO SCHOOL ATHLETICS VALUES: LIFE LESSONS THROUGH SPORT

Pursue Excellence

• Embrace and celebrate competitive excellence while taking responsibility for meeting the highest standards in both academics and athletics.
• Develop a growth mindset, build resiliency, and commit to continual improvement.
• Find joy in the process.

Celebrate Team

• Develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than yourself.
• Cherish the legacy you’re inheriting and recognize that it is a privilege to play sport at Menlo School.
• Recognize that everyone on the team is valuable, and treat them accordingly.

Honor the Game

• Perform as ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever-wider communities.
• Celebrate and honor your team, officials, opponents, school, fans and sport.
• Strive to compete at your highest level possible.

Uphold Strong Values

• Exhibit courage, appreciate inclusiveness and diversity, and commit to moral behavior.
• Act with integrity.
• Lead responsibly, with humility, honor, fairness, honesty, virtue, and character.

We offer:

• An exceptional work environment and caring community
• Competitive salary

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience through our application portal.

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: $23.00-$48.00 per hour. 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 number of months of work 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 keep in mind that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the upper end of the range is not typical at Menlo School to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Job ID: 381