Assistant Rodeo Coach/Dorm 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 institution's 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 driver's license and ability to travel extensively. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field; master's 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:

www.rangercollege.edu 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 HR@rangercollege.edu

Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 imposes a $100,000 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. Assistant Rodeo Coach/Dorm Director 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 1100 College Circle, Ranger, TX 76470 $22,000 a year - Full-time Ranger College 31 reviews $22,000 a year - Full-time Head Rodeo Coach Reports to: Athletic Director Position Summary The Head Rodeo Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the institution's 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 driver's license and ability to travel extensively. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field; master's 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:

www.rangercollege.edu 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 HR@rangercollege.edu

Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 imposes a $100,000 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.