Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Posted Date: Mar 20, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    3+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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About the Job
Job Description

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Men’s Basketball 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 Men’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the coaching and administration of a Division I men’s intercollegiate basketball program, recruit as permitted by NCAA rules and perform other duties as assigned by the head coach with the purpose of building a successful, competitive intercollegiate sports program that also retains and graduates student-athletes. This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours 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 years of recent NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball coaching experience and/or a combination of or five (5) years successful coaching and/or playing experience in a highly competitive environment including at a major high school, college, professional level or combination;
  • 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 experience working effectively in a highly-regulated team environment;
  • A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain the University of Iowa Driving Program Standards.

Desired Qualifications:

Program Performance

Big Ten Basketball (M) 2024–2025

University of Iowa record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Purdue University 5–1 14–4 15
University of Michigan 5–0 13–3 10
Michigan State University 5–0 15–2 17
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 4–2 13–4 7
Indiana University 4–2 13–5 63
University of Oregon 4–2 15–2 21
University of Maryland 3–3 13–4 23
University of Iowa 3–2 12–5 48
University of Wisconsin-Madison 3–2 14–3 24
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2–3 12–4 45
University of Southern California 2–3 11–6 73
Penn State University 2–4 12–6 49
Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick 2–4 9–8 86
University of California, Los Angeles 2–4 11–6 38
Ohio State University 2–3 10–7 31
Northwestern University 1–4 10–6 56
University of Washington 1–5 9–8 95
University of Minnesota 0–6 8–9 137

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