Head Women's Rugby Coach (Part Time)

Lake Forest College invites applications for the part-time position of Head Women’s Rugby Coach. The position, which is ideal for someone desiring experience in a collegiate club coaching environment, will offer the chosen candidate the opportunity to administer the College’s historically strong club women’s rugby program. The nature of the position is such that a certain 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 mission, goals, and procedures of the department and the College.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will develop and implement practice plans 2-3 days per week during both academic semesters (fall and spring) and recruit interested students to grow the program. They will also be responsible for creating an appropriate competition schedule, serve as a mentor to the participants, and uphold all College and Athletic department policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required with college playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

Salary and Benefits:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Review of applications begins immediately. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume and three professional references to: Mike Raymond, Operations Director for Athletic Facilities and Director of Club Sports, at mraymond@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 America’s top liberal arts colleges. Learn more about the 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), the Midwest/Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference (MLC/MWLC) 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. Additionally, the College sponsors the club sports of aikido, fencing, sailing, rugby, cheer and dance. 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.