Assistant Football Coach

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking talented candidates to serve as an Assistant Football Coach to build on our culture of competitive success in competition and in the classroom. This position will assist the Head Football Coach with all phases of the NCAA Division I program to help develop our student-athletes to reach their full potential. Examples of what you'll do Assist with planning effective practice sessions and competitive coaching situations Effectively teach, mentor, and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a nationally competitive athletic experience Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes Analyze scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents to provide effective strategy planning Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes and help ensure academic progress and graduation Assist with game management and operations Assist with administrative functions Adhere to University, Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students, colleagues, university community, alumni, media, and the public This position requires a high level of football knowledge, excellent work ethic, along with exceptional motivational, teaching/coaching and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience coaching or competing in football at a highly competitive level (post high school)
• Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Successful NCAA DI and/or professional football coaching experience in assigned positions
• Successful NCAA DI and/or professional football playing experience
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach highly skilled student–athletes and have strong recruiting connections

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning effective practice sessions and competitive coaching situations
• Effectively teach, mentor, and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a nationally competitive athletic experience
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes
• Analyze scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents to provide effective strategy planning
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes and help ensure academic progress and graduation
• Assist with game management and operations
• Assist with administrative functions
• Adhere to University, Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students, colleagues, university community, alumni, media, and the public

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees