What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Soccer Coach position at The University of Iowa?
The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Soccer 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 205 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) required
- Minimum 3 years of successful soccer coaching experience at the NCAA Division I or Champioship level
- Extensive experience effectively developing and training field players at the collegiate or professional level
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated through public speaking, 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;
- Working knowledge of and ability to:
- Utilize basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets)
- Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
- A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain The University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standards
Desired Qualifications:
- Playing experience at the NCAA Division I or Championship level in the sport of soccer in college
- Demonstrated experience in domestic talent assessment and proven ability to successfully recruit elite-level student-athletes.
- Experience developing leadership and/or mentorship programs for student-athletes
- Demonstrated working proficiency and ability to:
- Utilize a video analysis system like Sports Code/ HUDL/Spiideo (please specify)
- Plan and administer a recruiting calendar
- Develop and manage camp curriculum and administration; assist with coaching and instruction at camps and clinics
- Working knowledge of sports performance data analysis
- 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 “Soccer Coach”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu.
