School Band & Orchestra + THE GLOBAL VOICE OF MUSIC EDUCATORS
School Band & Orchestra +

Independent News Publication of artistpro Media Daily Global Reporting for Music Educators Since 1998 Publisher of School Band & Orchestra +

School Band & Orchestra +

IL Edition · Jobs & Careers

Jobs Intelligence

Verified music-education openings with school-level location facts, employer details and evidence-backed guidance for evaluating the market around the job.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
SBO+ Education Jobs

Varsity Assistant Competitive Dance Coach

Lake Forest Chsd 115

IL, USA · Full Time · Music Education

Apply through the verified listing

Varsity Assistant Competitive Dance Coach - Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115 | K12JobSpot

starExplore Premium Sign In Create an Account starExplore Premium search Search account_circle Sign In Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115 Varsity Assistant Competitive Dance Coach Job | Posted 16 hours ago Favorite favorite_border Share share Apply Job Certification

Employment Type Grade Levels

Benefits Start Date

10/26/2026

Position Areas

Coach/Trainer

Certification Description Lake Forest High School is seeking a Varsity Assistant Competitive Dance Coach. Description: The Varsity Assistant Competitive Coach will assist the 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. The Coach will supervise and oversee the girls participating in the competitive dance program at LFHS. The Coach will demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, and be a positive role model for all student-athletesQualifications: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-athletesMaintains the ability to make rational, sound decisions under stressful conditionsInteracts and communicates effectively, professionally, and transparently with a variety of audiences (parents, staff, and students)Communicates and enforces clear expectations for athlete conduct and accountabilityEnsures active supervision of student-athletes during all team events and transit - to proactively manage a safe and respectful environmentOperates strictly within school policies and implements regulations developed by the districtAbides by the LFHS Athletic Code of Conduct at all times Salary and Benefits:Per 2023-2028 LFEA CBA. No additional benefits associated with this positionApplication 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 tburkhalter@lfschools.net.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    Posted By Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115

300 S. Waukegan Road , Lake Forest, IL 60045

Get Directions   At the following locations Lake Forest High School

1285 North McKinley Road , Lake Forest, IL 60045

Get Directions Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help Center Copyright 2018, Frontline Technologies Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.

← All education jobs
SBO+ Jobs Intelligence

IL, USA Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

View this location on OpenStreetMap →

Opportunity and Market

IL, USA is evaluated with current IL labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The source listing identifies a state or region but not a city; city-level statistics are therefore unavailable. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

HUD Fair Market Rent resources are provided for a housing comparison using the verified worksite or its county. No city rent is asserted when it was not acquired. [5]

Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

This report uses the latest retrievable BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the listing’s state. It explicitly withholds city, occupation and affordability scores when those inputs were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.