JV Assistant Cheer Coach - Winter

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115; United States; Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lake Forest High School is seeking a JV Assistant Cheer Coach for the Winter season. The role supports the Head Coach in organizing and delivering quality coaching to student-athletes at LFHS.

You will promote a positive learning environment, demonstrate leadership, and uphold the LFHS Athletic Code and district policies. This is a part-time position with a focus on safety and education-based athletics.

Qualifikationen

• IHSA coaching requires current Illinois Teaching Certificate or ASEP/NFHS certification.
• AED/CPR certification must be current and IHSA coaching requirements met.
• Professional conduct and ethics expected of all coaches.

Aufgaben

• Assist Head Coach to organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching.
• Provide effective instruction and program management for JV cheer.
• Supervise and ensure a safe, respectful environment for student-athletes.

Kenntnisse

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Ethics

Ausbildung

Illinois Teaching Certificate

NFHS coaching certification

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Lake Forest High School
• Date Available: 11/02/2026
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026

Lake Forest High School is seeking a JV Assistant Cheer Coach for the Winter.

Description

The JV Assistant Cheer Coach (Winter) 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 JV Assistant Cheer Coach (Winter) 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 girls participating in the cheer 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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