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The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Athletic Performance Coach - Men's Wrestling. 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 Athletic Performance Coach is responsible for providing instructional, programming, supervision, and corrective exercise assistance to the Director of Athletic Performance for the purpose of building a successful, competitive men's wrestling intercollegiate sports program that also retains and graduates student-athletes. This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

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) in exercise related field;
• CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) or NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS);
• One year of experience working as a strength and conditioning coach in a collegiate or professional setting;
• Demonstrated extensive proficiency in: 
  • Designing speed, strength, and conditioning programs in a progressive manner;
  • Assisting the rehabilitative phase of injury recovery;
  • Sports technology for monitoring and performance assessment;
    • Force plates and/or velocity based training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience in performance management, including effectively teaching and supervising small and large groups of student-athletes;
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience coaching elite-level athletes at the collegiate level is highly desired;
• Experience coaching men's wrestling student athletes at the collegiate or professional level is highly desired;
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of 
  • NCAA Division I strength and conditioning processes, issues, considerations;
  • Management and implementation of performance/readiness metrics.
• 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.