Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing administrative, instructional and coaching assistance to the Head Coach with the purpose of building a successful, competitive intercollegiate sports program that also retains and graduates student-athletes.  

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent); 
• Three years of men’s or women’s wrestling coaching experience at the intercollegiate, high school, club, international, USA, or developmental program level and/or experience as a world class/professional wrestling athlete with proven competitive success and leadership abilities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated through public speaking engagements, clinician experience, and/or use of effective and creative training/coaching techniques; 
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships; 
• Demonstrated leadership development skills;
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to:
  • Effectively teach, coach and train all positions;
  • Effectively teach technical and tactical strategies in defensive systems;
  • Effectively communicate with and successfully recruit national caliber student-athletes;
  • Utilize basic office productivity software, online database systems, and digital video software for scouting and analysis;
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Three years of wrestling coaching experience;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Competitive wrestling experience at the collegiate, Olympic or international level;
• Completion of coaching education and/or certification or other opportunities that demonstrate a commitment to coaching growth and development;
• NCAA recruiting experience;
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  • Utilize video analysis systems and effectively implement new technologies to the training environment;
  • Develop and manage social media websites;
• Demonstrated proficiency and ability to:
  • Utilize an online recruiting database such as Front Rush and University Athlete (please specify);
  • Maintain productive, long-term relationships with staff, students, prospect’s coaches, and patrons.
• Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Assistant Coach” Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission.  Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration. 
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history. 
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu

About Iowa: 

• Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. 
• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. 
• Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. 
• Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.