Human Resources

Lake Forest College is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach/Sports Information Assistant. The position is a part-time, non-teaching faculty/administrative staff appointment. The chosen candidate will work as a member of the Forester athletic department “team” and support the mission and goals of the department at the College.

Responsibilities: This position, under the supervision of the Assistant Vice-President for Athletics and Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, will help establish grow our successful men’s lacrosse program and assist in the sports information department. The position is responsible for the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, coaching and mentorship of student-athletes, sports information contest coverage, student worker oversight, and game day operations oversight in the realm of sports information (fall semester). Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting academic success and health and wellbeing of student athletes, leadership and career development, community & alumni engagement, and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice-President for Athletics or Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Previous college coaching, recruiting and administrative experience preferred. An ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to working in intercollegiate athletics and to the principles that guide Division III athletics. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for collaborative leadership, a high degree of personal initiative, and the ability to manage several projects that may be ongoing during the same time. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Salary:  $30,000-35,000

Benefits:  Summary of Benefits for Website - PT.pdf

www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to athleticsearches@lakeforest.edu. Interview finalist will need to provide a copy of their unofficial transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open through Friday, July 18th.

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.