Head Frosh/Soph Girls Basketball Coach Lake Forest School District - 4.0 Lake Forest, IL Job Details 6 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision CPR Certification Program management Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Team supervision Professional ethics Teaching Certification Mid-level Experience working with high schoolers Parent communication Decision making Safe environment creation Child supervision NFHS Coaching School policy and procedure enforcement Coaching high school students Student discipline Overseeing student conduct policies

Teaching AED Certification Basketball Full Job Description JobID:

3540

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted:

7/23/2026

Location:

Lake Forest High School Date Available:

11/02/2026

Closing Date:

10/01/2026 Lake Forest High School is seeking a Head Frosh/Soph Girls Basketball Coach.

Description:

The Fr/S Head G-Basketball Coach will assist the Varsity 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. This Coach will supervise and oversee the athletes participating in the G-Basketball 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 2023-2028 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