Quality Control Analyst/Coaching Assistant

Position Title:

Quality Control Analyst/Coaching Assistant

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State University Football is accepting applications for an entry-level Quality Control Analyst/Coaching Assistant. This position provides consultation and advice to the coaching staff and athletes, playing a significant role in the programs’ ability to effectively develop athletes and make effective game day strategies and decisions for the DI, FBS football program.

• Assist with planning practice sessions and competitive coaching situations;
• Effectively teach, mentor and coach to develop successful and well-rounded student-athletes;
• Break-down film weeks in advance;
• Chart plays and tendencies and exercise discretion and independent judgment to analyze, interpret and communicate detailed and complex analysis of opponents and ISU;
• Prepare and produce opponent scouting reports for use by coaching staff and student-athletes, self-scouting reports, and video cut-up reports;

Position Title:

Quality Control Analyst/Coaching Assistant

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State University Football is accepting applications for an entry-level Quality Control Analyst/Coaching Assistant. This position provides consultation and advice to the coaching staff and athletes, playing a significant role in the programs’ ability to effectively develop athletes and make effective game day strategies and decisions for the DI, FBS football program.

• Assist with planning practice sessions and competitive coaching situations;
• Effectively teach, mentor and coach to develop successful and well-rounded student-athletes;
• Break-down film weeks in advance;
• Chart plays and tendencies and exercise discretion and independent judgment to analyze, interpret and communicate detailed and complex analysis of opponents and ISU;
• Prepare and produce opponent scouting reports for use by coaching staff and student-athletes, self-scouting reports, and video cut-up reports;
• Oversee playbook/scouting report production;
• Identify and help successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes;
• Help manage recruiting activities for assigned prospects and assist with official and unofficial visits;
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, media and the public;
• Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA;
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach or designee.

Candidates require a high level of football knowledge in relation to the skills, techniques, talent evaluation, and breakdown of tendencies, strategies, and play calling. Requires strong motivational, teaching/coaching and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Position will work many non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends and requires the ability to travel overnight.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience coaching, video analyst or competing in football at a highly competitive level (post high school).
Experience using specialized sports software to breakdown and analyze football film. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful NCAA DI or professional football coaching experience.

Successful NCAA DI or professional football playing experience.

Knowledge and expertise analyzing specific offense field positions identified by the head coach (quarterbacks).

Proposed Start Date:

February 3, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

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:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 work references

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.

Why Choose ISU?

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

Original Posting Date:

January 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:

January 23, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16252