Assistant Soccer Coach

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required  
• Minimum 3 years of successful soccer coaching experience at the NCAA Division I or Championship level
• Extensive experience effectively developing and training field players at the collegiate or professional level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated through public speaking, clinician experience, and/or use of effective and creative training/coaching techniques.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships; 
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  
  • Utilize basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets) 
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain The University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standards 

Desired Qualifications:  

• Playing experience at the NCAA Division I or Championship level in the sport of soccer in college 
• Demonstrated experience in domestic talent assessment and proven ability to successfully recruit elite-level student-athletes.
• Experience developing leadership and/or mentorship programs for student-athletes
• Demonstrated working proficiency and ability to:
  
  • Utilize a video analysis system like Sports Code/ HUDL/Spiideo (please specify)
  • Plan and administer a recruiting calendar
  • Develop and manage camp curriculum and administration; assist with coaching and instruction at camps and clinics
  • Working knowledge of sports performance data analysis
• Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Soccer Coach”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted. 

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu.