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Rodeo Coach
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Position Number: 5979345
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Rodeo Coach
Lubbock
40087BR
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 Executive Director of the TTU Equestrian Center. Procure livestock for team use and care for the livestock. Coordinate fund raising activities and stewardship. Work with Southwest Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. 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 Equine program.

Major/Essential Functions
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking applications for a Rodeo Head Coach. This position requires student interaction and is responsible for maintaining a high standard of management, animal care, and worker and student safety. The candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Rodeo program and team at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center. In addition, the candidate will be expected to assist with rodeo technique focused courses or course activities that utilize the facility and/or its livestock. Good communication skills and positive, supportive interactions with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders are essential. This position is vital to ensuring the success of daily operations, as well as fulfillment of Texas Tech University teaching, research, outreach, and engagement missions.
Essential Job 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 Rodeo team.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Rodeo team alumni, friends and supporters, and work with the Rodeo and Equestrian Center Advisory board.
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 with three to five 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

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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.