Assistant Women's Gymnastics Coach

Position Title:

Assistant Women's Gymnastics Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Gymnastics Coach. This position will work under the direction of the Head Coach to assist in the daily operations and administrative functions for the Division I program with a commitment to adhering to university, Big 12 Conference and NCAA policies.

• Effectively teach, mentor and coach to develop successful and well-rounded student-athletes. 
• Assist with planning practice sessions and competitive coaching situations.
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes. 
• Assist with administrative, pre-meet and competition-day operations.
• Assist with coordination of facility needs, practice calendars, competition schedules, and administrative projects.

Position Title:

Assistant Women's Gymnastics Coach

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Gymnastics Coach. This position will work under the direction of the Head Coach to assist in the daily operations and administrative functions for the Division I program with a commitment to adhering to university, Big 12 Conference and NCAA policies.

• Effectively teach, mentor and coach to develop successful and well-rounded student-athletes. 
• Assist with planning practice sessions and competitive coaching situations.
• Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes. 
• Assist with administrative, pre-meet and competition-day operations.
• Assist with coordination of facility needs, practice calendars, competition schedules, and administrative projects.
• Help ensure academic progress and graduation of student-athletes.
• Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the health and well-being and academic success of the student-athletes.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with the students, colleagues, university community, alumni, media and the public.

This position requires a high level of women’s gymnastics knowledge along with strong motivational, teaching/coaching and communication skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to travel extensively including overnight stays for recruiting and competitions.

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

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience coaching or competing in women’s gymnastics at a highly competitive level (post high school).

Preferred Qualifications: 

NCAA Division I women’s gymnastics experience as athlete and/or coach.

Level 10/elite gymnastics coaching experience.

Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach highly skilled female student-athletes and have strong recruiting connections.

Ability to coach and spot all four events with expertise in technique and skill progression training for vault and bars.

Comprehensive knowledge of gymnastics code of points.

About ISU Athletics:

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.

Proposed Start Date:

June 2, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

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 professional 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:

April 28, 2025

Posting Close Date:

May 5, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16890

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