Assistant Soccer Coach

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

Benefits

• Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave
• health, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time