Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Applitrack; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 3,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Lake Forest High School is seeking an Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach to work under the Varsity Head Coach. The role focuses on organizing, coordinating, and promoting quality coaching aligned with the LFHS mission and athletic department philosophy.

The coach will provide instruction, contribute to program management, and model high ethics and professionalism for student‑athletes. Strong emphasis on educational athletics is required.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in Lake County and IHSA coaching eligibility.
• AED/CPR certification maintained and up to date.
• IHSA coaching certification requirements completed annually.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellence in creating and managing meaningful experiences for student‑athletes.
• Maintains ability to make rational decisions under stress.
• Interacts professionally with parents, staff, and students.
• Communicates clear expectations for athlete conduct and accountability.
• Ensures active supervision of student‑athletes during events and transport.
• Operates within school policies and district regulations.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate (Lake County)

ASEP or NFHS coaching certification

AED/CPR certification

Job description

Lake Forest High School is seeking an Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: Lake Forest High School
• Date Available: 11/09/2026
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Description

The Varsity Assistant B-Basketball Coach will assist the Head Coach to organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching under the direction of the Varsity Head Coach while carrying out the LFHS Mission and philosophy of the Athletic Department. The Coach will provide effective instruction and assist with program management, demonstrate leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment for student-athletes, and will stress the importance of educational based athletics as a top priority. The Coach will supervise and oversee the boys participating in the basketball program at LFHS. The Coach will demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, and be a positive role model for all student-athletes

Qualifications

• All coaches in an IHSA sport must hold a current Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in Lake County, ASEP certificate (American Sport Education Program) or have completed an approved National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) coaching certification program.
• Coaches must maintain current AED/CPR certification and meets all IHSA coaching certification annual requirements.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates excellence in creating, supporting, and managing meaningful experiences for student-athletes
• Maintains the ability to make rational, sound decisions under stressful conditions
• Interacts and communicates effectively, professionally, and transparently with a variety of audiences (parents, staff, and students)
• Communicates and enforces clear expectations for athlete conduct and accountability
• Ensures active supervision of student-athletes during all team events and transit - to proactively manage a safe and respectful environment
• Operates strictly within school policies and implements regulations developed by the district
• Abides by the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct at all times

Salary and Benefits

• Per 2023-2028LFEA CBA. No additional benefits associated with this position

For additional information, please contact the Athletic Director, Mr. Tim Burkhalter at [e-mail].

To learn more about Lake Forest High School, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org .

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