Director of Women's Wrestling Operations

Iowa City - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Director of Womens Wrestling Operations. This is a full-time (probationary 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 Director of Womens Wrestling Operations is responsible for providing administrative direction and assistance to the University of Iowa Womens Wrestling program as well as assisting in the daily operations of the program. This position will require frequent travel and work in the evenings weekends and holidays.

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 30000 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) or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Minimum of 1 year of related administrative experience supporting a collegiate wrestling or other athletic unit or program;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
Ability to travel and frequent work in the evenings on weekends and holidays;
Working knowledge of and ability to:
- Utilize basic office support software (word processing word excel email presentation software and spreadsheets)
- Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

Three or more years of experience in athletics operations or event management at the NCAA Division I Level is highly desired;
Basic knowledge and ability to utilize web and mobile team communication application such as Teamworks;
Working knowledge and ability to
- Organize and execute camps and or clinics
- Maintain productive relationships with staff students prospects coaches and/or patrons;
Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.

Application Process: Visit our website at and search for keywords Womens Wrestling. Only applications submitted at will be accepted.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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.
For questions or additional information please contact athletics

About Iowa:

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

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The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Director of Womens Wrestling Operations. This is a full-time (probationary 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 C...