Rodeo Coach

This position is instrumental in the success of the KSU Rodeo Team. The KSU Rodeo Team strives to promote and educate students and the general public on the history, heritage, and tradition of rodeo. We facilitate opportunities for students to par...

  • 520281
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Animal Sciences & Industry
  • Staff Part Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: Jul 30 2025
  • Closing on: Aug 13 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

This position is instrumental in the success of the KSU Rodeo Team. The KSU Rodeo Team strives to promote and educate students and the general public on the history, heritage, and tradition of rodeo. We facilitate opportunities for students to participate in rodeo by providing professionally coached practices in a safe environment for our dedicated cowboys and cowgirls.

About Us

We’re proud to be recognized as one of the nation’s top ag schools. It’s not something we seek out. It’s an outgrowth of our dedication to advancing the science of agriculture and the art of teaching. Our faculty truly care about students, colleagues and the world we serve. Every day, we put our hands and minds together to work on better ways to achieve sustainability, feed billions, build agribusinesses and improve lives with thoughtful, well-researched use of plants, animals, numbers and words.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • • B.S. degree or equivalent
    • Experience in coaching and/or participation in rodeo
    • Experience in providing quality care for livestock and rodeo facilities (animal housing, arenas, etc.)
    • Evidence of being a successful team worker able to foster diversity; able to meet, interact and communicate with students, colleagues, staff, and other pertinent clientele in a professional manner
    • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
    • M.S. degree or equivalent
    • Experience in building an outstanding rodeo program and successfully coaching a rodeo team
    • Evidence of successfully managing a team or group of people
    • Experience in managing a budget for an organization
    • Experience in fundraising

Additional licenses / registrations / certifications:

       • Must have a current drivers’ license

Additional Role Information:

       • This position will be working with, around, and on animals
       • This position will be working in outdoor and indoor facilities

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Application
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Application Window

Applications close on 8/13/2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,000 to $60,000 (for .75 FTE)

 

 

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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