Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Position Title:

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State University Athletics is seeking applicants for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support assigned NCAA Division I Olympic sports. The initial sport assignment will be Men’s Wrestling, with sport assignments subject to change as deemed necessary by Administration.

Examples of what you’ll do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive athletic development programs for assigned sports that will help ISU student-athletes minimize injury risk, maximize athletic performance, and optimize team success
• Teach and demonstrate proper exercise technique, ensuring safety and adapting workouts based on each student-athlete’s needs and health status
• Educate and motivate student-athletes

Position Title:

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State University Athletics is seeking applicants for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support assigned NCAA Division I Olympic sports. The initial sport assignment will be Men’s Wrestling, with sport assignments subject to change as deemed necessary by Administration.

Examples of what you’ll do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive athletic development programs for assigned sports that will help ISU student-athletes minimize injury risk, maximize athletic performance, and optimize team success
• Teach and demonstrate proper exercise technique, ensuring safety and adapting workouts based on each student-athlete’s needs and health status
• Educate and motivate student-athletes
• Test, assess, and monitor student-athletes for physical abilities and capacities (movement quality, mobility, strength, power, speed, agility, fitness)
• Support coaching staffs by managing testing and performance technology data, preparing performance reports, and translating these data
• Regularly and effectively communicate and collaborate with health, performance, and support staff (e.g. Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Mental Health), along with coaches and administrators
• Build trusting relationships with the head coaches and student-athletes to develop proactive solutions to their requests/needs
• Assist in management, safety, and sanitation of assigned weight room(s)
• Contribute to the overall needs of the Olympic Strength and Conditioning Department, providing coverage for other sports and with additional duties as assigned
• Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience while maintaining an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes
• Establish and maintain positive and effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, media, and the public
• Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA.

The ideal candidate will have solid technical knowledge related in all areas of strength and conditioning; strong organization, analytical, and decision-making skills; and exceptional teaching, motivational, and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Must be available and flexible to work evenings and/or weekends, extended hours, and to travel with a team as requested.

Candidates will be required to have and maintain current certification through a nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification program in accordance with NCAA requirements.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience coaching strength and conditioning for a collegiate, professional, or elite-level athletics program.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the CSCCa.

CPR/AED and First Aid certified.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an athlete or coach with an NCAA DI, Regional Training Center, or Olympic Wrestling program.

Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports performance or a related field.

About the Athletics Department

As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history. www.cyclones.com 

Proposed Start Date:

July 28, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 employment references

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

July 29, 2025

Posting Close Date:

August 4, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R17324

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