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Position Number: 5961274
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Rodeo Coach
Lubbock
40007BR
Animal and Food Sciences

Position Description
Rodeo Advisor/Coach will coach both the men's and women's rodeo team and the rodeo club. Recruit and mentor students interested in the rodeo team. Supervise team practices.
Represent Texas Tech University at rodeo events, fund raisers, and other related functions. Oversee maintenance of TTU rodeo facilities and equipment in coordination with the director of the TTU Equestrian Center. Procure livestock for team use and care for the livestock. Coordinate fund raising activities and stewardship. Work with South West Region of National Intercollegiate Rodeo Associate. Work with TTU Rodeo Advisory Board. Manage financial aspects of the Rodeo Program including scholarships. Travel with the team to regional and national rodeo competitions. Be the faculty/staff sponsor of the Rodeo Team. Coordinate all aspects of travel, competitor entries, competitor eligibility, and team and NIRA rules. Set and enforce high standards of performance and exemplary behavior for team members. Be responsible for producing the Regional Rodeo held at Texas Tech University. Be a team player in the TTU equestrian program.

Major/Essential Functions

Be a team player in the TTU Equine program and encourage Rodeo team members to do the same.
Set and enforce high standards of performance and exemplary behavior for Rodeo team members.
Recruit competitive Rodeo team members and award Rodeo team scholarships in a fair and fiscally sound manner
Responsible for procuring livestock for Rodeo team practices and for the health and welfare of horses and livestock affiliated with the Rodeo program. Including following all Animal Care and Use Committee protocols and procedures and maintenance of animal health records.
Operate the Rodeo team in a sound fiscal manner, including management and production of the TTU NIRA Rodeo.
Assist the TTU Equestrian Center Executive Director with the day-to-day operation of the Rodeo facilities.
Coordinate all aspects of team travel, competitor entries, competitor eligibility and team and National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Rules.
Coach Men's and Women's Rodeo team and serve as advisor the Rodeo club, including supervising practices and traveling with the team.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Rodeo team alumni, friends and supporters, and work with the Rodeo and Equestrian Center Advisory boards.
Coordinate fundraising, solicitation of donations and stewardship for the Rodeo program.
Maintain the Rodeo facilities and equipment in coordination with the TTU Executive Director of the Equestrian Center

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related area with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in collegiate rodeo with rodeo skills in one or more events.

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree preferred. Previous experience in managing and coaching a collegiate rodeo team.

Minimum Hire Rate
4000

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.