Community Education Travel Girls Basketball Coach (5th-8th)
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience playing and coaching basketball is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing a positive, competitive, and developmentally appropriate basketball experience.
- Developing fundamental basketball skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and a love for the game.
- Creating an environment where student-athletes can grow both individually and as members of a team.
- Serving as positive role models and representing the Lake Forest Community Education Program and the Lake Forest community with professionalism, integrity, and sportsmanship.
- 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.
Benefits
- Per 2023-2028 LFEA CBA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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