Head Softball Coach

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Head Softball Coach . 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 250 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 Head Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all phases of a competitive Division I sports program that (a) recruits, retains and graduates high caliber student-athletes with a high level of satisfaction, (b) competes successfully within the Big Ten Conference, and (c) maintains a program and staff that demonstrates high ethical standards.

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:

• Bachelors degree (or international equivalent);
• Five or more years successful intercollegiate softball coaching experience and/or ten years of successful head coaching experience with a major high school, professional or Olympic softball program;
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations;
• Demonstrated success in recruiting the highest caliber student-athletes within and external to the mid-west and the state of Iowa, who can be successful at the Division 1 level;
• Demonstrated skills in administration, organization, training and coaching necessary to conduct a successful intercollegiate program;
• Ability to accompany/travel with the team to away events to oversee the sport program in a manner compliant with University and Department expectations;
• Ability to travel nationally or internationally as needed to assess and recruit highly skilled 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;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively;
• Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  
  • Utilize basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets)
• Valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Successful NCAA Division I softball coaching experience.

Application Process: Visit our website at and search for keywords " Head Coach ". Only applications submitted at 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.
• 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 Iowas 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 Universitys Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
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• Classification Title: Head Coach
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

• Pay Level: 09
• Starting Salary Minimum: Commensurate

• Organization: Athletics
• Contact Name: Tanner Erwin
• Contact Email: ...