Head JV Basketball Coach/Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart•Lake Forest, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is seeking a Head JV/Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 academic year to coach and manage the Basketball Program within the standards of Woodlands Academy, the ISL (Independent School League), and the IHSA. The Head JV/Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach will foster a positive and inclusive team atmosphere that values individual development, discipline, and sportsmanship while keeping all student-athletes' self-esteem and best interests first and foremost.
Requirements
- Previous experience as either a Basketball player or coach is required
- Must be available from the first allowable practice date as designated by the IHSA for all practices, games, and regional/state finals
- Successful completion of criminal and sexual offender registry background checks
Nice To Haves
- Meets IHSA Criteria and completion of NFHS courses, preferred
Responsibilities
- Engages as a Coach/Educator in a manner consistent with the values of the school community as articulated in the Goals & Criteria of Sacred Heart Education
- Educate and coach Woodlands Academy student-athletes in the game of Basketball
- Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship
- Notifies team members of all Woodland’s Academy Athletic Program policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team
- Plan and communicate to the Head Varsity Coach in all practice sessions and competition strategies that ensure the health and physical well-being of student-athletes
- Plan practices and team meetings in conjunction with the Head Varsity Coach
- Maintains, along with the head coach, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, games, in locker rooms, and on school-provided transportation
- Coordinates the distribution, care, inventory, and collection of uniforms and equipment
- Maintains individual and team records and statistics
- Drive mini bus to and from contests (occasionally)
- Implements programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals and proper conditioning for all levels of the program
Benefits
- Make a positive impact on the lives of young women
- The opportunity to help student-athletes develop their skills and achieve their goals
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Career Level
Mid Level
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