Head Women's Soccer Coach

Ames, IA

Full time

R20043

Position Title:Head Women's Soccer Coach

Appointment Type:Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State University Athletics is seeking an inspiring and results‑driven leader to guide our NCAA women’s soccer program with integrity, vision, and a commitment to excellence. The Head Coach oversees all aspects of the program while upholding University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA policies and advancing the proud tradition and values of ISU Athletics.

Primary duties include:

• Build and maintain a competitive program, cultivating a winning culture grounded in development, accountability, and team success.

• Recruit and retain top student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic preparation and high‑level soccer ability.

• Provide exceptional teaching, mentoring, and coaching to support athletic growth, motivation, and personal development.

• Manage program operations including budget oversight and hiring, supervising, and developing staff.

• Plan and lead effective training, evaluate opponents, set lineups, and make sound competitive coaching decisions.

• Foster a healthy, inclusive team environment that promotes well‑being, development, and academic success.

• Coordinate support services and public engagement to enhance program visibility and success.

• Build strong relationships with campus partners, administrators, alumni, donors, media, and the broader community; and perform other administrative duties as assigned.

This role requires exceptional work ethic, high integrity, and strong leadership, communication, coaching/teaching, motivational, and recruiting skills. Candidates must be committed to multiculturalism and supporting a diverse student‑athlete population. Extensive travel, including overnight stays for recruiting and competition, is required.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience coaching women's soccer at the collegiate or elite/professional level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience coaching women collegiate soccer athletes at the NCAA Division I and/or II levels.

Demonstrated success building or improving a program, such as conference championships, postseason appearances, or sustained win-percentage growth.

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

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.

About ISU Athletics:

As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University Athletics sponsors 18 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is committed to providing a transformational student-athlete experience centered on competitive excellence, academic achievement, leadership development, health and well-being, and personal growth. 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 numerous national team championships, national individual titles, and conference team championships in its rich history. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 hourly and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and our amazing fan base, while advancing the mission and strategic priorities of Iowa State University.

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:

• Resume

• Contact information for 3 references

• Cover Letter (optional)

Why Choose Iowa State University?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

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Proposed Start Date:November 16, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:Contract

Original Posting Date: October 8, 2026

Posting Close Date:October 14, 2026

Job Requisition Number:R20043

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. View phone number on click.appcast.io, email View email address on click.appcast.io.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources ( website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University ( attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community ( . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. View phone number on click.appcast.io, email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources ( website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.