Assistant Athletic Performance Coach – Men’s Wrestling

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks an Assistant Athletic Performance Coach for Men’s Wrestling. This is a full-time, at-will, FLSA-exempt position within an NCAA Division I program and Big Ten Conference member institution.

About the Role

The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, programming, supervision, and corrective exercise assistance to the Director of Athletic Performance.
• Design and implement speed, strength, and conditioning programs in a progressive manner for men’s wrestling.
• Assist with the rehabilitative phase of injury recovery.
• Utilize sports technology for monitoring and performance assessment, including force plates and/or velocity-based training.
• Teach and supervise small and large groups of student-athletes in performance management.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment using basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software, and spreadsheets).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in an 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 proficiency in designing progressive strength and conditioning programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and building trusting relationships.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience coaching elite-level athletes at the collegiate level.
• Experience coaching men’s wrestling student-athletes at the collegiate or professional level.
• Working knowledge of NCAA Division I strength and conditioning processes, issues, and considerations.
• Experience with management and implementation of performance/readiness metrics.
• Passion for supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, including mental health and overall well-being.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Pay

Starting salary minimum: $55,000.00.

About the Location

The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. The area offers excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities.