Apr 23, 2026
Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach
- University of Iowa
- Iowa City, IA, USA
Job Description
Responsibilities: The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing administrative, instructional and coaching assistance to the Head 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's Degree (or international equivalent);
- Three years of men's or women's wrestling coaching experience at the intercollegiate, high school, club, international, USA, or developmental program level and/or experience as a world class/professional wrestling athlete with proven competitive success and leadership abilities;
- 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;
- Demonstrated leadership development skills;
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to:
- Effectively teach, coach and train all positions;
- Effectively teach technical and tactical strategies in defensive systems;
- Effectively communicate with and successfully recruit national caliber student-athletes;
- Utilize basic office productivity software, online database systems, and digital video software for scouting and analysis;
- Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
- A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
- Three years of wrestling coaching experience;
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
- Competitive wrestling experience at the collegiate, Olympic or international level;
- Completion of coaching education and/or certification or other opportunities that demonstrate a commitment to coaching growth and development;
- NCAA recruiting experience;
- Working knowledge of and ability to:
- Utilize video analysis systems and effectively implement new technologies to the training environment;
- Develop and manage social media websites;
- Demonstrated proficiency and ability to:
- Utilize an online recruiting database such as Front Rush and University Athlete (please specify);
- Maintain productive, long-term relationships with staff, students, prospect's coaches, and patrons.
- Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.
- 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
- 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.
- Classification Title: Assistant Coach
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 09
- Starting Salary Minimum: 70,000
- Starting Salary Maximum: 85,000
- Organization: Athletics
- Contact Name: Tanner Erwin
- Contact Email: tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu
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