Assistant Soccer Coach

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 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 .

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.

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.

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• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent);
• Three or more years of demonstrated successful coaching and player development experience in the sport of soccer at the collegiate/national/professional level
  • Specialized experience in goalkeeping, offensive, or defensive coaching;
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated team environment;
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.

• At least three years of successful coaching experience at the NCAA level;
• Demonstrated specific experience in goalkeeper and field player development;
• Demonstrated experience in international and domestic talent assessment and proven ability to effectively communicate with and successfully recruit elite-level student-athletes;
• Demonstrated experience in designing opponent scouting reports and a player development plan;
• Working knowledge and the ability to:
  • utilize a video analysis system such as sports code, spiideo, and hudl
  • plan and administer a recruiting calendar
  • develop and manage camp curriculum and administration; assist with coaching and instruction at camps and clinics.
• Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well‑being.

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• 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…