Posted: 08-Jul-25
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Type: Full-time
Salary: $47,000 to $63,000
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Required Education:
The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Track and Field 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 Assistant Track & Field Coach will assist in administration of a Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s track & field\cross country program – with specific emphasis on sprint and hurdle event groups, recruit as permitted by NCAA rules, conduct on-the-field teaching and coaching, and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Track & Field\Cross Country. This position will involve working 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);
- Minimum of three (3) years successful collegiate coaching in track & field and/or combination of elite coaching or competitive experience at the USA Track & Field Championship qualifying level or above;
- Extensive knowledge and the ability to
- demonstrate strong technical and tactical knowledge in teaching and coaching track & field, specializing in sprints and hurdles
- comply with NCAA rules and regulations
- Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment;
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through public speaking engagements, clinician experience, and/or use of effective and creative training/coaching techniques;
- Extensive knowledge of and the ability to:
- Utilize basic office productivity software.
- 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 Program standards.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience coaching with a collegiate track & field/cross country program and/or elite athletes and/or competing as an elite athlete is highly desired;
- USATF, IAAF, or USTFCCCA coaching certification in one or more of these areas: sprints, hurdles, strength and conditioning;
- Demonstrated experience in international and domestic talent assessment and proven ability to recruit and commit elite level student-athletes;
- Demonstrated experience managing on-campus recruiting activities including but not limited to designing itineraries, setting up travel, coordinating meetings, etc.;
- Working knowledge and the ability to:
- Plan and administer progressive training programs;
- Utilize a video analysis system;
- 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 ATHL-human-resources@uiowa.edu .
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.