Head Men's Soccer Coach

Iowa Wesleyan University is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Head Men’s Soccer Coach to continue the program’s upward trends in competitive success, retention, recruitment, and student-athlete experience. The head men’s soccer coach is responsible for administering and organizing all aspects of an intercollegiate athletic soccer program. This is a full time, 12-month positions with the opportunity to participate in our extensive benefit package.

IW offers 18 intercollegiate athletic programs and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the American Midwest Conference (AMC), the Heart of America (Wrestling only) and the North Star Athletic Association (Football Only)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership in the planning and operation of the men’s soccer program.
• Administer program within the policies of Iowa Wesleyan University, the NAIA, and the AMC.
• Provide an environment conducive to a high level of academic performance by team members.
• Organize and facilitate all daily practice sessions, contest preparation, competition, and off-season training.
• Develop and maintain a successful recruiting system to accomplish competitive success and
• roster goals.
• Maintain a high level of visibility within IW’s service region.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
• Schedule contests in accordance with the policies set forth by Iowa Wesleyan University.
• Coordinate travel and meal considerations for away contests.
• Organize and run summer camps to help young players improve their athletic skills and create
• positive exposure for IW’s athletic program.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship behavior.
• Evaluate and review the program and recommend changes and improvements to the Vice
• President for Advancement and Athletics
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Advancement and Athletics

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 3-5 years of high-level coaching experience
• Playing experience, preferred

• Valid US Driver’s License with the ability to be authorized to drive IW fleet vehicles for team transportation to and from away contests required.
• Must be available for night and weekend responsibilities.

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates must upload their letter of interest, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references at https://www.iw.edu/careers.

No phone calls please, candidates will be contacted if search committee is in need of further information. Iowa Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.