Girls JV Assistant Basketball Coach - Winter 2026

Latin School Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,700; Full time

Job summary

Latin School of Chicago invites applicants for the Junior Varsity Girls Basketball, Assistant Coach position at Latin Upper School in Chicago, IL. This seasonal coaching role supports program excellence and student-athlete development.

As Coach, you will plan fundamentals, motivate the team, and foster sportsmanship. Requirements include coaching experience, playing experience preferred, CPR/AED certification, and passing a fingerprint background check with TB test.

Qualifications

• Playing experience preferred.
• Coaching experience is necessary.
• CPR/AED certification required; fingerprint background check and TB test required; training completed.

Responsibilities

• Build an attitude of camaraderie, motivation, and team spirit.
• Plan, organize and implement fundamentals, strategies, rules, and conditioning in the sport.
• Model attitudes and practices for hard work, sacrifice, learning to strive and compete.
• Develop knowledge of Positive Coaching Alliance principles.

Skills

Coaching experience

Playing experience

Education

CPR/AED certification

Fingerprint background check

Tuberculosis test

Required training

Job description

Junior Varsity Girls Basketball, Assistant Coach

Job Details: Job Location: Latin Upper School - Chicago, IL 60610, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $5,600.00 - $6,720.00 Salary, Coaching Opportunities at the Upper School this spring with the Latin Romans!

The Latin School of Chicago has a strong, rich and successful athletic tradition and is seeking qualified coaches to join its staff of dedicated coaches pursuing excellence in an education-based athletic program.

As Coach, you will:

• Build an attitude of camaraderie, motivation, and team spirit where team members cheer, challenge, and support each other.
• Plan, organize and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
• Model attitudes and practices that exemplify the benefits of hard work, sacrifices aimed toward long-term goals, the value of learning to strive and compete fully, and the appreciation of challenge.
• Develop a working knowledge of the principles of the Positive Coaching Alliance, including 'honoring the game', 'redefining winner', and 'filling the emotional tank'.

Qualifications:

• Playing experience is preferred
• Coaching experience is necessary
• All coaching positions require a daily after-school commitment and CPR/AED certification
• Carry equipment up to around 20 lbs.
• Ability to complete our fingerprint-based background check, provide a tuberculosis test, and complete required training

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer