Details

Posted: 03-Feb-26

Location: Ames, Iowa

Type: Contract

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Soccer

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Additional Information:

Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Internal Number: R18558

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Soccer Development Coach to elevate our NCAA Division I women’s soccer athletes’ technical, tactical, and personal growth. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping a high-performance environment that aligns with our program’s competitive vision, emphasizing player development, holistic support, and a commitment to excellence on and off the field. The position will report to the Head Coach and have the ability to contribute meaningfully to a culture built on integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

Implement soccer-specific individual development programs for the student-athletes Prepare daily performance reports on student-athletes and assist in analyzing the data Create playlists and study film with student-athletes Attend practices and games as part of the coaching staff Support and coach in practice sessions Coach individual and small-group sessions Complete and present scouting reports on opponents Support official and unofficial visits and other recruiting duties Liaise with support departments such as Operations, Sports Performance and Sports Medicine Support logistics and meal operations during team travel Perform all duties in adherence with NCAA, Big 12, and university policies

The ideal candidates will have strong working knowledge of modern soccer; a passion for mentoring athletes; solid organization, decision making, analytical and database skills; and have effective teaching skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Must be available and flexible to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel with the team to assigned competitions.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience coaching soccer at a highly competitive level (post-high school). 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working for a NCAA collegiate soccer program.

Strong experience preparing soccer athletes for performance/competition.

Experience with film breakdown and scouting reports.

Application Instructions:

To view full job details and to apply visit https://www.jobs.iastate.edu/.  All applications must be submitted on-line in Workday by February 9th to guarantee consideration.

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.

 

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