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Lake Forest College invites applications for a part-time Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach position. The position, which is ideal for someone desiring experience in an NCAA 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 continue to build upon and accomplish the overall goals and objectives of the women’s lacrosse program. The nature of the position is such that a considerable amount of evening and weekend work may be necessary. The chosen candidate will demonstrate the ability to work as a member of the Forester athletic department “team” and support the department's and the College's mission, goals, and procedures. 

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assist the head coach with all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, practice and game coaching, recruiting (including off-campus travel to prospective student-athlete competitions), daily administrative operations, strength and conditioning supervision, and other duties as assigned.  Candidates must have strong interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment while motivating student-athletes and be insurable to drive College vehicles.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required with collegiate participation and/or coaching experience in women’s lacrosse at the NCAA level preferred.   

Salary and Benefits:
$8,000 -$10,000 (total compensation for February – May), based on availability

Review of applications begins immediately. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references to Casey Ryan, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, at cryan@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.