Director of Men's Wrestling Operations

Position Title:

Director of Men's Wrestling Operations

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Director of Men’s Wrestling Operations supports the daily operations, logistics, and administrative functions of the Iowa State University men’s wrestling program. This role collaborates closely with all wrestling coaches, athletics administration, compliance office, and campus partners to insure efficient program management, adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, and an exceptional student‑athlete experience.

Responsibilities may include

• Manage day‑to‑day logistics, including coach and team scheduling, expenditures, and budgeting.
• Serve as the primary connection between the coaching staff and operational units within Athletics – including business, compliance, ticketing, and marketing.
• Support home and away competitions, tournaments, team events, alumni functions, and other program initiatives.

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Position Title:

Director of Men's Wrestling Operations

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Director of Men’s Wrestling Operations supports the daily operations, logistics, and administrative functions of the Iowa State University men’s wrestling program. This role collaborates closely with all wrestling coaches, athletics administration, compliance office, and campus partners to insure efficient program management, adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies, and an exceptional student‑athlete experience.

Responsibilities may include

• Manage day‑to‑day logistics, including coach and team scheduling, expenditures, and budgeting.
• Serve as the primary connection between the coaching staff and operational units within Athletics – including business, compliance, ticketing, and marketing.
• Support home and away competitions, tournaments, team events, alumni functions, and other program initiatives.
• Assist with recruiting visits, databases, and NCAA documentation.
• Oversee student admissions and transition support for incoming student‑athletes, including with housing, academic affairs, billing, and compliance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with students, their parents, colleagues, and internal and external partners.
• Plan and execute team travel details from door-to-door, working with the department’s travel agents to shape competition trips that suit coaches’ and athletes’ needs and preferences.
• Attend all team practices.

This position requires strong organizational, decision‑making, multitasking, and written and verbal communication skills. The role requires flexibility and quick-thinking, and the ability to work non‑traditional hours and travel with the team.

You will be working with a small staff to help bring the vision of its leaders to reality. You also will work with a variety of constituents to solve problems and help them get the information they need.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Required Minimum Qualifications      

Bachelor's degree.

Directly related experience in sport operations.
 

Preferred Qualifications     

Experience in wrestling operations within a collegiate or other elite-level wrestling organization.

Experience organizing team travel and executing logistics at away competitions.

Experience planning and executing special team events.

Experience processing business expenses and supporting budget management.

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 its 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 (required)

Cover Letter (strongly preferred)

Contact information for 3 work references (strongly 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
• 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:

June 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Original Posting Date:

April 22, 2026

Posting Close Date:

April 28, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19058

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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