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Lake Forest College, located just north of Chicago, invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking experience in a Division III collegiate coaching environment and will offer the chosen candidate the opportunity to assist the head coach with all aspects of administering an established and successful collegiate football program. The selected candidate will assist the head coach with a variety of duties to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the football program. The position requires a significant commitment to evening and weekend work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within the Forester athletic department, supporting the mission, goals, and procedures of both the department and the College.

Responsibilities:
Primary duties may include but are not limited coaching a defensive position, coordinating the special teams component of the football program, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, game day logistics, scouting, and alumni relations. The successful candidate will foster a positive team environment and motivate student-athletes. Secondary duties include serving as on the PE 130 teaching staff and assisting with game management for off-season sports

Qualifications:
Qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree (required), with collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Salary and Benefits:
$44,000-48,000

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Review of applications begins immediately. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references to catanzaro@lakeforest.edu with the subject line: Defensive Assistant Coach Position. 

Lake Forest College is a highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore with a current enrollment of approximately 1,750 students from over 40 states and more than 100 countries. It is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with nearly 40% of our student body comprised of domestic minority and international students and consistently ranked as one of America’s top liberal arts colleges. Learn more about Lake Forest College’s recognition as a top-tier college. 

The College sponsors 25 intercollegiate varsity sport programs with approximately 500 student-athletes competing annually. Lake Forest is a member of NCAA Division III, the Midwest Conference (MWC), the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA), and the United States Handball Association (USHA). The College is an affiliate member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) for men’s and women’s golf and the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) for men’s and women’s lacrosse. Learn more about Forester Athletics. 

Lake Forest College is a highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore with a current enrollment of approximately 1,750 students from over 40 states and more than 100 countries. It is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with nearly 40% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students and consistently ranked as one of America’s top liberal arts colleges. Learn more about Lake Forest College’s recognition as a top-tier college.