Head Coach, Men's Basketball

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance).

CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300 colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

Position Title:

Head Coach, Men's Basketball

Department:

JM - Athletics & Physical Activity Department

Position Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Part-Time Faculty

Job Summary:

The Head Coach, Men's Basketball (part-time) is responsible for the overall coordination of the College of Lake County intercollegiate men’s basketball program. CLC is an affiliate of the NJCAA and the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference.

Posting Date:

04/07/2025

Expected Start Date:

05/05/2025

Compensation Grade:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

The responsibilities include: Recruiting highly capable students-athletes, conducting practices and off-season workouts, scheduling of games, travel arrangements, fundraising, championing academic success, and other duties assigned by Director of Athletics.

Required Qualification(s)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a successful coach.
• Demonstrated experience as an effective recruiter.
• Knowledge of NJCAA Bylaws.
• Technical knowledge of the sport of basketball.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong desire to recruit a full and competitive roster.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desired Qualification(s)

• Associates degree
• Previous college coaching experience
• Demonstrated experience as an effective recruiter
• Current certification in CPR / AED or ability to attain one (provided by the College) prior to start date.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Pay rate: Annual stipend of $12,000.00

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).