Varsity Assistant Competitive Dance Coach

Lake-Forest-School-District; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Varsity Assistant Competitive Dance Coach to support the Head Coach in organizing, coordinating, and promoting a high-quality program aligned with LFHS mission.

The role emphasizes ethical leadership, instruction, program management, and supervision of girls in the competitive dance program, with certification requirements and a commitment to educational-based athletics.

Qualifications

• IHSA coaching requires valid Illinois Teaching Certificate or NFHS coaching certification.
• AED/CPR certification must be current and IHSA coaching requirements met.
• Strong emphasis on ethics, professionalism, and positive role modeling.

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

Team leadership

Student engagement

Effective communication

Ethics and professionalism

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate

AED/CPR certification

NFHS coaching certification

Job description

Openings as of 8/31/2026

Varsity Assistant Competitive Dance Coach JobID: 3555

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Lake Forest High School
• Date Available: 10/26/2026
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Description

The Varsity Assistant Competitive 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 and oversee the girls participating in the competitive dance 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

To Inspire the Passion to Learn, the Insight to Know Oneself, and the Courage to Make a Difference

For additional information, please contact the Athletic Director, Mr. Tim Burkhalter at [e-mail].