Head Girls Cross-Country Coach
About The Position
Lake Forest High School is seeking a Head Girls Cross-Country Coach. The head girls cross-country coach will organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching while carrying out the LFHS Mission and philosophy of the Athletic Department. The Head Girls Cross-Country 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 Head Girls Cross-Country Coach will supervise and oversee the girls participating in the cross-country program at LFHS. The Head Girls Cross-Country Coach will demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, and be a positive role model for all student-athletes.
Requirements
- 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.
- Maintain current AED/CPR certification.
- Meet all IHSA coaching certification annual requirements.
Responsibilities
- Organize, coordinate, and promote quality coaching.
- Carry out the LFHS Mission and philosophy of the Athletic Department.
- Provide effective instruction and assist with program management.
- Demonstrate leadership to ensure a positive learning environment for student-athletes.
- Stress the importance of educational based athletics as a top priority.
- Supervise and oversee the girls participating in the cross-country program at LFHS.
- Demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, and be a positive role model for all student-athletes.
- Create, support, and manage meaningful experiences for student-athletes.
- Make rational, sound decisions under stressful conditions.
- Interact and communicate effectively, professionally, and transparently with a variety of audiences (parents, staff, and students).
- Communicate and enforce clear expectations for athlete conduct and accountability.
- Ensure active supervision of student-athletes during all team events and transit to proactively manage a safe and respectful environment.
- Operate strictly within school policies and implement regulations developed by the district.
- Abide by the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct at all times.
Benefits
- Per 2023-2028 LFEA CBA.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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