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.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is one of six departments within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. The department is housed in a modern research and teaching facility and has excellent teaching and research support and animal facilities both on and off-campus. The department has a strong undergraduate program in Animal and Food Sciences with over 800 undergraduates and is the home of many competitive teams and student organizations.

The Texas Tech Equestrian Center (TIEC) encompasses 100 acres and is home to 24 donated horses, along with more than 120 students, faculty, alumni, and/or public boarders. The TTEC also houses livestock (horses, cattle, and goats) for the Rodeo Team, Ranch Horse Team, Equestrian Team, and Horse Judging Team plus offices, coaches and staff. Additionally, the Therapeutic Riding Center is located on the property and provides services to the public, in addition to hosting classes and events. Not only does the TTEC provide facilities for team practices and classes to be held, but it allows for rental of the facilities to include outside events, such as horse shows, jackpots, horse judging contests, dog agility trials, and more. The facility includes two pastures, numerous turnout and holding pens, multiple covered and outdoor arenas, a stall barn (180 stalls), event stalls (168 stalls), a breeding barn, Rodeo and Ranch Horse Team barns, a classroom, a show office and announcer's stand, and RV hookups.

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.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Shift

Other

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Skilled Professionals

EEO Statement

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.