Job description

Job Title
Head Rodeo Coach

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
College Of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Kingsville, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of the college rodeo programs and facilities. Specifically, awards and manages scholarships, recruits students, produce rodeo productions, secures and maintains practice livestock and equipment, and establishes and enforces disciplinary standards of students participating in events as Texas A&M-Kingsville team members. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

50-70 % Coaching
Hold weekly practices. Recruit top rodeo athletes for the program. Accompany student athletes to National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) events. Provide or arrange for event coaching to improve student athletes skills and activities. Additionally, will be responsible for all activities associated with horse care and well-being at the TAMUK Rodeo Facility and horse barns
0-20% Teaching Responsibilities

Teaches up to two (2) courses per year if needed (e.g. on course one in the fall and one in the spring).

10% Student and Program Support
Provide early and continuous liaison and contact with officials of the NIRA. Cooperate with Registrar in certifying student eligibility and obtaining NIRA memberships. Coordinate entries of Texas A&M-Kingsville competitors in regional and national NIRA rodeos. Establish and enforce disciplinary standards of students participating in events as Texas A&M-Kingsville team members or representatives. Developmental or fund-raising to support TAMUK rodeo is also an expectation.

10% Administrative and Management
Award and manage scholarships and the overall Rodeo budget. Monitor, in cooperation with the Registrar and other University officials, academic and conduct of NIRA competitors. Secure and maintain practice livestock and equipment. Supervise Assistant Coaches, graduate assistant and student workers. Supervise and maintain practice facilities, stalls, and arena.

10% Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree.

Demonstrated knowledge of men's and women's rodeo events. Demonstrated fundraising success. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an Agricultural Discipline.

Master of Science in an Agricultural Discipline.

Four years of experience coaching rodeo.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

offroadmanagementgroup.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, offroadmanagementgroup.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, offroadmanagementgroup.com is the ideal place to find your next job.