Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach

Lake-Forest-School-District; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Forest High School seeks a Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach to organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching in line with LFHS’s Athletic Department philosophy. The role involves instruction, program management, and leadership to create a positive, education‑based athletic environment for student‑athletes.

Requirements include a current Illinois Teaching Certificate (Lake County) or NFHS/AESP coaching certification, plus AED/CPR and IHSA certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• Coaches must hold a current Illinois Teaching Certificate registered in Lake County, ASEP or NFHS coaching certification.
• Maintain AED/CPR certification and meet IHSA coaching certification requirements annually.

Responsibilities

• Create, support, and manage meaningful experiences for student‑athletes.
• Make rational decisions under stress.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students.
• Enforce clear expectations for athlete conduct and accountability.
• Ensure active supervision during all team events and transit.
• Operate within school policies and district regulations.
• Abide by LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct at all times.

Skills

AED/CPR certification

Coaching

Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate (Lake County)

ASEP or NFHS coaching certification

Job description

Lake Forest High School – Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach

Lake Forest High School is seeking a Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach.

Position Details

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Lake Forest High School
• Date Available: 02/22/2027
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026

Description: The Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach will organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching while carrying out the LFHS Mission and philosophy of the Athletic Department. The Varsity Girls Softball Head 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 Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach will supervise and oversee the girls participating in the girls softball program at LFHS. The Varsity Girls Softball Head 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].

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