Assistant Football Coach at Iowa State University

Position Title:Assistant Football CoachAppointment Type:ContractJob Description:The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking talented candidates to serve as an Assistant Football Coach to build on our culture of competitive success in competition and in the classroom. This position will assist the Head Football Coachwith all phases of the NCAA Division I program to help develop our student-athletes to reach their full potential.Examples of what youll doAssist with planning effective practice sessions and competitive coaching situationsEffectively teach mentor and coach to develop well-rounded student-athletes and contribute to and enhance a nationally competitive athletic experienceIdentify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletesAnalyze scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents to provide effective strategy planningEstablish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes and help ensure academic progress and graduationAssist with game management and operationsAssist with administrative functionsAdhere to University Conference and NCAA policies procedures and regulationsEstablish and maintain effective interactions with the students colleagues university community alumni media and the publicThis position requires a high level of football knowledge excellent work ethic along with exceptional 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. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree.Experience coaching or competing in football at a highly competitive level (post high school).Preferred Qualifications:Successful NCAADI and/or professional football coaching experience in assigned positions.Successful NCAA DI and/or professional football playing experience.Demonstrated ability to recruit and coach highly skilled studentathletes and have strong recruiting connections.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:December 12 2025Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay 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) ResumeIf you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa 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 programOriginal Posting Date:December 6 2025Posting Close Date:Job Requisition Number:R18248 Key Skills Campaigns,Data Entry,Christmas Temporary,Advocacy,Control Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1