Head Women's Soccer Coach

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

22h

About The Position

Iowa State University Athletics is seeking an inspiring, results-driven leader to guide its NCAA women’s soccer program with integrity, vision, and a commitment to excellence. The Head Coach oversees all aspects of the program while upholding University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA policies and advancing the tradition and values of ISU Athletics. The role requires exceptional work ethic, high integrity, and strong leadership, communication, coaching and teaching, motivational, and recruiting skills. Candidates must be committed to multiculturalism and supporting a diverse student-athlete population. Extensive travel, including overnight stays for recruiting and competition, is required. This is a full-time contract position with a 12-month work period. The proposed start date is November 16, 2026. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience coaching women's soccer at the collegiate or elite/professional level.
Exceptional work ethic and high integrity.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching/teaching, motivational, and recruiting skills.
Commitment to multiculturalism and supporting a diverse student-athlete population.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Ability to undertake extensive travel, including overnight stays for recruiting and competition.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience coaching women collegiate soccer athletes at the NCAA Division I and/or II levels.
Demonstrated success building or improving a program, such as conference championships, postseason appearances, or sustained win-percentage growth.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop highly skilled student-athletes and strong recruiting connections.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a competitive program and cultivate a winning culture grounded in development, accountability, and team success.
Recruit and retain top student-athletes with strong academic preparation and high-level soccer ability.
Teach, mentor, and coach student-athletes to support athletic growth, motivation, and personal development.
Manage program operations, including budget oversight and hiring, supervising, and developing staff.
Plan and lead training, evaluate opponents, set lineups, and make competitive coaching decisions.
Foster a healthy, inclusive team environment that promotes well-being, development, and academic success.
Coordinate support services and public engagement to enhance program visibility and success.
Build relationships with campus partners, administrators, alumni, donors, media, and the broader community.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Uphold University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA policies.