Head Freshman Boys Wrestling Coach

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115 is hiring a part-time Head Freshman Boys Wrestling Coach for Lake Forest High School. This role involves assisting the Head Coach in organizing and promoting quality coaching, ensuring a positive environment for student-athletes, and supervising all participants.

Applicants must hold an Illinois Teaching Certificate, an ASEP certificate, or complete a recognized coaching certification, along with current AED/CPR certification. The position emphasizes ethics, professionalism, and a commitment to educational athletics.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in Lake County.
• Completion of an approved coaching certification program.
• Current AED/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach to organize and promote coaching.
• Provide effective instruction and manage the wrestling program.
• Ensure a positive learning environment and supervision for student-athletes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate

ASEP Certificate

NFHS Coaching Certification

Job description

Lake Forest High School isseeking a Head Freshman Boys Wrestling Coach.

The part‑time Head Freshman Boys Wrestling 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 Head Freshman Boys Wrestling 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. This Coach will supervise and oversee the boys participating in the wrestling program at LFHS. The Head Freshman Boys Wrestling 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 sports must hold an Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in Lake County, an 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 meet 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 2023-2028 LFEA CBA. No additional benefits associated with this position