Assistant Football Coach

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Football 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 Football 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. This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as needed. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent)
3-5 years of experience working in a highly competitive football environment as a high school, collegiate or professional coach
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 productivity software and online database systems (please specify)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated through public speaking engagements, clinician experience, and use of effective and creative training/coaching techniques
Demonstrated experience organizing and managing complex functions on behalf of an organization
Strong technical and tactical knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules
A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards

Nice To Haves

Five to seven years of successful football coaching experience in one of the following areas: head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator or position coach (please specify)
Three to five years of demonstrated success in recruiting
Demonstrates extensive proficiency and ability to: utilize a video analysis system (please specify) utilize an online recruiting database (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.

Responsibilities

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.