Head Football Coach at Iowa State University

Position Title:Head Football CoachAppointment Type:ContractJob Description:Iowa State University Athletics is searching for a proven leader to champion our Division I football program with integrity passion and results. This position is responsible for administering all aspects of the Division I program with a commitment to University Big 12 Conference andNCAApolicies procedures and regulations while driving success and upholding our proud ISU tradition and values. Primary duties include:Build and maintain a competitive and successful mens football program;Identify and successfully recruit and retain academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes;Provide solid teaching mentoring motivation and coaching;Develop well-rounded student-athletes ensuring academic progress and graduation;Plan and direct effective practice sessions evaluations of opponents line ups and demonstrate good decision making during competitive coaching situations;Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the health and well-being development and academic success of the student-athletes;Effectively manage the programs budget and assemble and lead a highly qualified and effective staff;Coordinate support services and appropriate public relations and promotional activities as necessary for program success;Establish and maintain effective interactions with the university community and administrators alumni donors media and the public; and other administrative duties.This position requires excellent work ethic along with high integrity exceptional motivational coaching/teaching leadership communication and recruiting 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 and possible international travel.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 football at a highly competitive collegiate or elite/professional level.Preferred Qualifications:Successful experience head coaching football at the DI level.NCAADivision I or professional football experience as an athlete.Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop highly skilled student-athletes and strong recruiting connections.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. Proposed Start Date:December 8 2025Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:ContractApplication 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 8 2025Posting Close Date:Job Requisition Number:R18253 Key Skills Campaigns,Data Entry,Christmas Temporary,Advocacy,Control Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1