Head Soccer Coach

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Head 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 .

The Head Soccer Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all phases of a competitive Division I sports program that (a) recruits, retains and graduates high caliber student-athletes with a high level of satisfaction, (b) competes successfully within the Big Ten Conference, and (c) maintains a program and staff that demonstrates high ethical standards.

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.

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• Bachelor s degree (or international equivalent);
• Five years of soccer coaching experience with a high level of success; superior knowledge of the techniques and strategies of the sport as demonstrated by a high level of success;
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and a proven commitment to high ethical standards and academics;
• Demonstrated success in recruiting high-caliber student-athletes to a successful soccer program committed to athletic excellence;
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• Excellent organizational, administrative and supervisory skills;
• Superior communication and public relations skills;
• Working proficiency in general office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and online database systems (please specify).
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  • Communicate effectively (written and oral);
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.

• Master’s degree or equivalent;
• NCAA Division I head coaching experience and a minimum of five years of successful intercollegiate coaching (assistant coaches from highly successful programs and individuals with equivalent instructional and administrative experience are encouraged to apply).
• Experience in successfully managing and coaching female student-athletes and experience in recruiting international student-athletes.
• Successful Division I coaching experience at a major conference is highly desirable.

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• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and…