Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach

Position Title:

Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking talented candidates to serve in an entry-level Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach role to help build on our culture of competitive success in competition and in the classroom. This position will assist the Head Coach with all phases of the NCAA program to help develop our student-athletes to reach their full potential.

Examples of what you'll do:

• Assist with planning effective practice sessions and competitive coaching situations
• Effectively teach, mentor, and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a nationally competitive athletic experience
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes

Position Title:

Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking talented candidates to serve in an entry-level Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach role to help build on our culture of competitive success in competition and in the classroom. This position will assist the Head Coach with all phases of the NCAA program to help develop our student-athletes to reach their full potential.

Examples of what you'll do:

• Assist with planning effective practice sessions and competitive coaching situations
• Effectively teach, mentor, and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a nationally competitive athletic experience
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes
• Analyze scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents to provide effective strategy planning
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes
• Assist with meet management, operations, and administrative functions
• Adhere to University, Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, and regulations
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students, colleagues, university community, alumni, media, and the public

This position requires a high level of wrestling knowledge, excellent work ethic, along with exceptional motivational, teaching/coaching and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and 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 or competing in wrestling at a highly competitive level (post high school).

Preferred Qualifications: 

Decorated NCAA Division I wrestling background as a competitive athlete.

Strong recruiting relationships with top wrestling clubs across Iowa. 

Expertise within lower men’s weight classes, specifically the 125–133 lb range.

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 their rich history. www.cyclones.com 

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume
• Contact information for 3 references (preferred)

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Proposed Start Date:

May 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Original Posting Date:

April 25, 2026

Posting Close Date:

May 1, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19073

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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