JV Competitive Cheer Coach - Lead Winter Season

Lake-Forest-School-District; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest High School is seeking a JV Head Competitive Cheer Coach for Winter 2026-2027. The coach will assist the Head Coach, organize quality coaching, and promote school athletic values within the LFHS Athletic Department.

Responsibilities include providing instruction, program management, and ensuring a positive learning environment for student-athletes; upholding the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct and safety standards; coordinating with staff and parents and supervising athletes during

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.
• Meets all IHSA coaching certification annual requirements.

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
• Operates strictly within school policies and implements regulations developed by the district
• Abides by the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct at all times

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate (Lake County)

NFHS coaching certification

ASEP certificate

Tools

AED/CPR certification

Job description

Lake Forest High School is seeking a JV Head Competitive Cheer Coach for Winter 2026-2027. The coach will assist the Head Coach, organize quality coaching, and promote school athletic values within the LFHS Athletic Department.

Responsibilities include providing instruction, program management, and ensuring a positive learning environment for student-athletes; upholding the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct and safety standards; coordinating with staff and parents and supervising athletes during