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Posted: 27-Jan-26

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Soccer

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Head Soccer 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 Head Soccer Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all phases of a competitive Division I sports program that (a) recruits, retains and graduates high caliber student-athletes with a high level of satisfaction, (b) competes successfully within the Big Ten Conference, and (c) maintains a program and staff that demonstrates high ethical standards.

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's degree (or international equivalent);  Five years of soccer coaching experience with a high level of success; superior knowledge of the techniques and strategies of the sport as demonstrated by a high level of success;  Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and a proven commitment to high ethical standards and academics;  Demonstrated success in recruiting high-caliber student-athletes to a successful soccer program committed to athletic excellence;  Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;  Excellent organizational, administrative and supervisory skills;  Superior communication and public relations skills;  Working proficiency in general office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and online database systems (please specify).   Working knowledge of and ability to:
Communicate effectively (written and oral); Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent;  NCAA Division I head coaching experience and a minimum of five years of successful intercollegiate coaching (assistant coaches from highly successful programs and individuals with equivalent instructional and administrative experience are encouraged to apply).   Experience in successfully managing and coaching female student-athletes and experience in recruiting international student-athletes.  Successful Division I coaching experience at a major conference is highly desirable. 

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Head 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 ATHL-human-resources@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. 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About University of Iowa Athletic Department 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” at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/working-at-iowa to learn more. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Connections working at University of Iowa Athletic Department https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22003421/head-soccer-coach Return to Search Results