Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach – Education Focus

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115; United States; On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Forest High School seeks an Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach to assist the Head Coach in organizing, promoting quality coaching under LFHS Athletics. The coach will provide instruction, assist with program management, and exemplify leadership for student-athletes while upholding school policies and the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct.

The role emphasizes a positive learning environment, supervision during all team events, and a commitment to educationally based athletics as a priority.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois Teaching Certificate or NFHS/ASEP coaching certification.
• AED/CPR certification current and compliant.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Student supervision

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate

ASEP certification

NFHS coaching certification

AED/CPR certification

Job description

Lake Forest High School seeks an Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach to assist the Head Coach in organizing, promoting quality coaching under LFHS Athletics. The coach will provide instruction, assist with program management, and exemplify leadership for student-athletes while upholding school policies and the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct.

The role emphasizes a positive learning environment, supervision during all team events, and a commitment to educationally based athletics as a priority.