Director of Men's Wrestling Operations

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Men’s Wrestling Operations supports the daily operations, logistics, and administrative functions of the Iowa State University men’s wrestling program. This role collaborates closely with all wrestling coaches, athletics administration, compliance office, and campus partners to insure efficient program management, adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, and an exceptional student‑athlete experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Directly related experience in sport operations.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Strong organizational, decision‑making, multitasking, and written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility and quick-thinking, and the ability to work non‑traditional hours and travel with the team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wrestling operations within a collegiate or other elite-level wrestling organization.
Experience organizing team travel and executing logistics at away competitions.
Experience planning and executing special team events.
Experience processing business expenses and supporting budget management.

Responsibilities

Manage day‑to‑day logistics, including coach and team scheduling, expenditures, and budgeting.
Serve as the primary connection between the coaching staff and operational units within Athletics – including business, compliance, ticketing, and marketing.
Support home and away competitions, tournaments, team events, alumni functions, and other program initiatives.
Assist with recruiting visits, databases, and NCAA documentation.
Oversee student admissions and transition support for incoming student‑athletes, including with housing, academic affairs, billing, and compliance.
Build and maintain effective relationships with students, their parents, colleagues, and internal and external partners.
Plan and execute team travel details from door-to-door, working with the department’s travel agents to shape competition trips that suit coaches’ and athletes’ needs and preferences.
Attend all team practices.