Head Frosh Boys Basketball Coach

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Head Frosh Boys Basketball Coach to support the Varsity Head Coach, align with LFHS athletic mission, deliver quality instruction, and promote educational based athletics.

The coach will organize practice and game planning for the Frosh team, model ethical leadership, supervise student‑athletes, and ensure a safe, respectful environment in accordance with district policies.

Qualifications

• IHSA coaching certification or equivalent required.
• AED/CPR certification maintained and IHSA certification requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach to organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching under varsity leadership.
• Provide instruction and program management to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Supervise and manage Frosh level players during practices and games.
• Demonstrate ethics and professionalism and be a positive role model.
• Communicate expectations for athlete conduct and ensure safety at all times.

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate

ASEP certificate

NFHS coaching certification

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: Lake Forest High School
• Date Available: 11/09/2026
• Closing Date: 11/10/2026

Lake Forest High School is seeking a Head Frosh Boys Basketball Coach.

Description

The Frosh Boys Basketball Head 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, oversee, and manage the boys participating in the Fr/S level of the boys basketball program at LFHS, including all practice and game planning. 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