Head Men's Volley Ball Coach

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Head Men's Volleyball Coach

June 05, 2025

Lake Forest College is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Volleyball Coach. The position is a full-time, non-teaching faculty/administrative staff appointment, including benefits, within the Forester athletic department. The chosen candidate will support the mission and goals of the department and College.

Responsibilities: This position, under the supervision of the Assistant Vice-President for Athletics, will help establish the inaugural Men’s Volleyball Program at the College for the 2026-27 academic year. The position is responsible for the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, contest scheduling, budget and equipment management, and coaching and mentorship of student-athletes and assistant coaching staff. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting academic success and the health and well-being of student athletes, leadership and career development, community & alumni engagement, and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice-President for Athletics. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous college coaching, recruiting, and administrative experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to working in intercollegiate athletics and the principles that guide Division III athletics.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.

Head Men's Volleyball Coach

June 05, 2025

Lake Forest College is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Volleyball Coach. The position is a full-time, non-teaching faculty/administrative staff appointment, including benefits, within the Forester athletic department. The chosen candidate will support the mission and goals of the department and College.

Responsibilities: This position, under the supervision of the Assistant Vice-President for Athletics, will help establish the inaugural Men’s Volleyball Program at the College for the 2026-27 academic year. The position is responsible for the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, contest scheduling, budget and equipment management, and coaching and mentorship of student-athletes and assistant coaching staff. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting academic success and the health and well-being of student athletes, leadership and career development, community & alumni engagement, and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice-President for Athletics. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous college coaching, recruiting, and administrative experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to working in intercollegiate athletics and the principles that guide Division III athletics.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary: $55,000-$65,000

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

Review of applications begins immediately. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references to athleticsearches@lakeforest.e... .

Lake Forest College is a selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore with a current enrollment of 1,750 students from 44 states and 119 countries. It is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with almost 60% of the student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. It is 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.

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