Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Olympic Sports

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports. 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 205 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for providing instructional, programming, supervision, and corrective exercise assistance to the Director of Athletic Performance for 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 Degree (or international equivalent) in exercise related field;
• CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) or NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS);
• At least one year of experience working as a strength and conditioning coach in a collegiate or professional setting;

• Demonstrated extensive proficiency in:

  • designing speed, strength, and conditioning programs in a progressive manner;
  • assisting the rehabilitative phase of injury recovery;

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports. 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 205 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for providing instructional, programming, supervision, and corrective exercise assistance to the Director of Athletic Performance for 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 Degree (or international equivalent) in exercise related field;
• CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) or NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS);
• At least one year of experience working as a strength and conditioning coach in a collegiate or professional setting;

• Demonstrated extensive proficiency in:

  • designing speed, strength, and conditioning programs in a progressive manner;
  • assisting the rehabilitative phase of injury recovery;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Demonstrated experience in performance management, including effectively teaching and supervising small and large groups of student-athletes;

• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;

• Working knowledge of and ability to:

  • Utilize basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets)
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Higher education coursework in a related field;
• Experience coaching elite-level athletes at the collegiate level is highly desired;

• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of

  • NCAA Division I strength and conditioning processes, issues, considerations;
  • Management and implementation of performance/readiness metrics

• 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 “Strength & Conditioning”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• 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 tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Assistant Coach
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 09
• Starting Salary Minimum: 50,000
• Starting Salary Maximum: 55,600

Contact Information

• Organization: Athletics
• Contact Name: Tanner Erwin
• Contact Email: tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu