Soccer Development Coach

Soccer Development Coach page is loaded## Soccer Development Coach locations:
Ames, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R18558##

Position Title:

Soccer Development Coach## Appointment Type:

Contract##

Job Description:

## The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking a dedicated and forward‑thinking
** Soccer Development Coach
** to elevate our NCAA Division I women’s soccer athletes’ technical, tactical, and personal growth. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping a high‑performance environment that aligns with our program’s competitive vision, emphasizing player development, holistic support, and a commitment to excellence on and off the field. The position will report to the Head Coach and have the ability to contribute meaningfully to a culture built on integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
** What you’ll do
*** Implement soccer-specific individual development programs for the student-athletes
* Prepare daily performance reports on student-athletes and assist in analyzing the data
* Create playlists and study film with student-athletes
* Attend practices and games as part of the coaching staff
* Support and coach in practice sessions
* Coach individual and small-group sessions
* Complete and present scouting reports on opponents
* Support official and unofficial visits and other recruiting duties
* Liaise with support departments such as Operations, Sports Performance and Sports Medicine
* Support logistics and meal operations during team travel
* Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies The position will contribute to an environment conducive to the well-being and academic success of the student-athletes and must establish and maintain effective interactions with the coaches, university community, alumni, media and the public.  The ideal candidates will have strong working knowledge of modern soccer; a passion for mentoring athletes;

solid organization, decision making, analytical and database skills; and have effective teaching skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Must be available and flexible to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel with the team to assigned 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.
*** Required

Minimum Qualifications:

** Bachelor’s degree.

Experience coaching soccer at a highly competitive level (post-high school).
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Experience working for a NCAA collegiate soccer program.

Strong experience preparing soccer athletes for performance/competition.

Experience with film breakdown and scouting reports.
** About the Athletics Department
** As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base.

Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history.## Proposed

Start Date:

March 2, 2026## Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period## Time Type:

Full time## Pay Grade:

Contract## Application Instructions:

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