Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach
Posted Date: Jun 16, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$48,815/yr -
Years of Experience
2+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Men's Wrestling 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 click here.
Responsibilities: The Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach is responsible for providing administrative, instructional and coaching assistance to the Head Men's Wrestling Coach with the purpose of building a successful, competitive intercollegiate sports program that also retains and graduates student-athletes.
Benefits Highlights: 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. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree (or international equivalent);
- A minimum of two (2) years of wrestling coaching experience at the intercollegiate, club, or high school level or a combination of coaching, recruiting, administrative, collegiate or international wrestling experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and a commitment to adhere to all rules and regulations of the University of Iowa, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA;
- Proven leadership ability;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through public speaking engagements, 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:
The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Men's Wrestling 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 click here.
Responsibilities: The Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach is responsible for providing administrative, instructional and coaching assistance to the Head Men's Wrestling Coach with the purpose of building a successful, competitive intercollegiate sports program that also retains and graduates student-athletes.
Benefits Highlights: 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. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree (or international equivalent);
- A minimum of two (2) years of wrestling coaching experience at the intercollegiate, club, or high school level or a combination of coaching, recruiting, administrative, collegiate or international wrestling experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and a commitment to adhere to all rules and regulations of the University of Iowa, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA;
- Proven leadership ability;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through public speaking engagements, 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.
Desirable Qualifications:
- 1-3 years’ experience working closely with a collegiate Division I wrestling program;
- Demonstrated success in student-athlete recruitment;
- Experience in video analysis or the development and management of social media sites.
- A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
- 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 “ Assistant Coach ” Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.
- 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 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 athletics tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu
About Iowa:
- Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
- Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
- Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
- Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Assistant Coach
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
- Pay Level: 09
- Starting Salary Maximum: 48,815
Contact Information
- Organization: Athletics
- Contact Name: Tanner Erwin
- Contact Email: tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu
Big Ten Wrestling (M) 2022–2023
University of Iowa record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State University | — | 16–0 | 1 | 966 |
| University of Iowa | — | 15–1 | 2 | 973 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | — | 14–1 | 3 | 955 |
| Ohio State University | — | 13–3 | 6 | 993 |
| University of Minnesota | — | 12–3 | 12 | 973 |
| University of Michigan | — | 11–4 | 11 | 987 |
| Michigan State University | — | 10–6 | 23 | 987 |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick | — | 10–7 | 22 | 977 |
| University of Maryland | — | 10–9 | — | 971 |
| Indiana University | — | 8–5 | 26 | 982 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | — | 8–8 | 17 | 993 |
| Northwestern University | — | 7–3 | 13 | 1000 |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | — | 6–7 | 21 | 984 |
| Purdue University | — | 4–11 | — | 981 |
| University of Oregon | — | — | — | — |
| University of Washington | — | — | — | — |
| University of California, Los Angeles | — | — | — | — |
University of Iowa Wrestling (M) History
University of Iowa past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Tom Brands |
|
– | – |
| 2025-2026 |
Tom Brands |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Tom Brands |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Tom Brands |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Tom Brands |
|
– | 15–1 |
| 2021-2022 |
Tom Brands |
|
– | 14–1 |
| 2020-2021 |
Tom Brands |
|
– | 5–0 |
| 2019-2020 |
Tom Brands |
|
– | 13–0 |
University of Iowa Wrestling (W) History
University of Iowa past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
Clarissa Chun |
|
– | – |
| 2024-2025 |
Clarissa Chun |
|
– | – |
| 2023-2024 |
Clarissa Chun |
|
– | – |
| 2022-2023 |
Clarissa Chun |
|
– | – |
| 2021-2022 | – | – |
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