Assistant Rodeo CoachDorm Director

Head Rodeo Coach

Reports to: Athletic Director

Position Summary

The Head Rodeo Coach is responsible for the overall leadership management and administration of the institutions rodeo program. This position provides strategic direction for all aspects of the program including student-athlete recruitment coaching academic success program operations budget oversight fundraising and compliance. The Head Rodeo Coach fosters a culture of excellence that supports competitive success student development sportsmanship and institutional pride. Additionally a dorm director is responsible for overseeing daily residential operations including check-in/check-out processes facility inspections and addressing student housing concerns. This role fosters a safe engaging living environment by ensuring compliance with college policies and housing regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership vision and oversight for all aspects of the rodeo program.
• Plan organize and administer practices training sessions competitions and team activities.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic potential athletic ability and character.
• Monitor and support the academic progress retention and graduation of student-athletes.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure competitive success in accordance with institutional goals.
• Supervise mentor and evaluate assistant coaches and other program staff.
• Manage program budgets including travel equipment scholarships and operational expenses.
• Coordinate team travel competition logistics scheduling and event management.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies conference regulations and National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) rules and standards.
• Maintain accurate records related to recruitment eligibility budgets and program operations.
• Lead fundraising efforts alumni relations and community outreach initiatives to support program growth.
• Oversee the care management and welfare of livestock facilities and equipment.
• Promote a positive team culture emphasizing leadership integrity sportsmanship inclusion and academic achievement.
• Represent the institution and rodeo program at campus community regional and national events.
• Collaborate with campus departments including admissions financial aid academic services and student affairs to support student-athlete success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

• Must attend NJCAA conference or any other conference that is required by the President of Ranger College or the Athletic Director
• Responsible for completing all required documentation and instructional components for sport and weightlifting courses including basic syllabus and an active canvas course.
• Fulfill Caring Campus responsibilities by cultivating a welcoming student-centered environment building meaningful connections responding with empathy and proactively supporting student success through communication collaboration and care.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful experience in collegiate professional or competitive rodeo.
• Proven leadership experience in coaching program management or athletic administration.
• Strong knowledge of rodeo event operations training techniques and student-athlete development.
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit mentor and retain diverse student-athlete populations.
• Experience managing budgets operations and personnel.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel extensively.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field; masters degree preferred.
• Previous collegiate head coaching experience.
• Experience with fundraising donor relations and program development.
• Familiarity with NIRA rules and regulations.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and building competitive rodeo programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership supervisory and team-building abilities.
• Excellent organizational planning and time-management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic program goals.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student success.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students faculty staff alumni donors and community partners.
• Knowledge of livestock care rodeo equipment arena safety procedures and event management.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand walk ride and actively participate in rodeo-related activities for extended periods.
• Ability to travel frequently and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

ANNUAL SALARY/BENEFITS:Highly competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Group health and life insurance (60 day waiting period for health) and retirement benefits (TRS or ORP). Optional benefits include vision disability and dental insurance.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations.College Home Page:

Ranger College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs or activities.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Amy Spindle Human Resources

Ranger College

254.647.3234 ext. 7003

Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025. Please be advised that Ranger College will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Ranger College subject to this fee.

In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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