Lake Forest College invites applications for the part-time position of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach.  The position, which will being in August 2021, is 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 in order to accomplish the overall goals and objectives of the women’s basketball program.  The nature of the position is such that a considerable amount of evening and weekend work will be necessary and travel is required.  While reporting to the Head Coach, the chosen candidate will also 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:
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: assist the head coach in practices and contest management, recruitment of prospective student athletes, monitor academic progress of student athletes, alumni relation activities, edit and review game film, administrative duties pertaining to fund-raising, team travel and other duties as assigned.  Successful 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 basketball preferred.

Salary and Benefits:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,600 students from over 40 states and 70 countries.  Lake Forest College 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.  The College sponsors 25 intercollegiate varsity sports, with approximately 400 student-athletes competing annually, and is a member of NCAA Division III.  Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

For more information on Lake Forest College and Forester Athletics, please visit www.lakeforest.edu.

Review of applications begins immediately.  Interested candidates should e-mail resume and references to: Tam Tills, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, at [email protected].