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Lake Forest College invites applications for a part-time Men’s and Women’s Assistant Tennis Coach. This is a five-month position (January – May), with the ability to renew for the next academic year (both the fall and spring seasons). The College is located in a vibrant tennis area just north of Chicago. The position, ideal for someone desiring experience in a Division III collegiate coaching environment, will offer the chosen candidate the opportunity to assist the head coach with a wide variety of coaching duties to accomplish the tennis programs' overall goals and objectives. The nature of the position is such that morning, evening, and weekend work will be necessary. The chosen candidate will demonstrate the ability to work as a member of the Forester athletic department “team” and support the mission, goals, and procedures of the department and the College.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will assist the head coach with practice and match coaching, as well as other duties as assigned.  Candidates must have strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment while motivating student-athletes.

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is required with college playing, and/or coaching experience, strongly preferred. A strong USTA rating with a comprehensive understanding of strategy and technique also preferred. 

Salary:
$3,500-$4,500 (total compensation for January – May), based on availability.  

Review of applications begins immediately. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and references to: Scot Reinhart, Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach, at reinhart@lakeforest.edu.

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 embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. For more information about Lake Forest College, visit www.lakeforest.edu.