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Community Education Travel Girls Basketball Coach (5th-8th) Lake Forest School District - 4.0 Lake Forest, IL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Student supervision Team supervision Sports team experience Teaching Certification Parent communication Team development Child safety supervision Working with students Decision making Safe environment creation NFHS Coaching School policy and procedure enforcement Coaching high school students Student discipline Overseeing student conduct policies Entry level Basketball Team building Full Job Description Community Education Travel Girls Basketball Coach (5th-8th)

JobID:

3542

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted:

9/9/2026

Location:

Lake Forest High School Date Available:

10/19/2026

Closing Date:

10/09/2026 Lake Forest High School is seeking a Community Education Travel Girls Basketball Coach (5th-8th).

Description:

Lake Forest Community Education Program is seeking positive, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic coaches for its Girls Travel Basketball Program serving student-athletes in grades 5�8. The Travel Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for providing a positive, competitive, and developmentally appropriate basketball experience. Coaches will focus on developing fundamental basketball skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and a love for the game while creating an environment where student-athletes can grow both individually and as members of a team. Coaches are expected to serve as positive role models and represent the Lake Forest Community Education Program and the Lake Forest community with professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship.

Qualifications:

All coaches must hold an 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. Prior experience playing and coaching basketball is preferred.

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 2023-2028 LFEA CBA. No additional benefits associated with this position

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application. For additional information, please contact the Athletic Director, Mr. Tim Burkhalter at . To learn more about Lake Forest High School, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org. To Inspire the Passion to Learn, the Insight to Know Oneself, and the Courage to Make a Difference