Head Rodeo Coach, Department of Agriculture

Position Description: 

Fort Hays State University is seeking applicants for Head Coach of the FHSU Rodeo Team, which is a part of the Department of Agriculture. The position is a 10-month appointment. The Head Coach is responsible for: 

·         recruiting and developing rodeo athletes; 

·         scheduling and organizing practices, including the acquisition and maintenance of livestock; 

·         complying with all NIRA rules and regulations; 

·         hosting the local FHSU Annual Rodeo event each year; 

·         working with FHSU faculty and staff to ensure students’ academic success; 

·         growing the size of the team; 

·         establishing responsibilities and expectations of a 3/4-time assistant coach. 

 

FHSU and the Department of Agriculture are committed to building an environment that is inclusive and representative of our students and state, so we encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. 

 

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. 

Required Application Documents:  

Qualified candidates should submit a single PDF containing: 

·         Cover letter addressing experience, qualifications, and how the applicant is suited to the position; 

·         Current resume; 

·         The names and contact information of at least three professional references. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

·         Earned bachelor’s degree; 

·         Recent evidence of success as a rodeo coach. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

·         Demonstrated success as a university rodeo coach; 

·         Earned master’s degree; 

·         Evidence of effectiveness in managing budgets; 

·         Evidence of success in fundraising. 

 

Appointment Date: July 2022 

 

Priority Application Deadline: March 20, 2022 

 

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/ 

 

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: 

Name: Kevin Huser 

Email: kfhuser3@fhsu.edu 

 

About the Department: 

The Department of Agriculture has eight full-time faculty positions serving approximately 400 undergraduate students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in Agriculture or Agricultural Business with the latter available online. The Agriculture major includes options in Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Leadership, Agricultural Communications, Business Agronomy, and General Agriculture. A partnership with the FHSU Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship resulted in a new “4+1” MBA program with an agriculture emphasis that launched this academic year. Teaching and research are supported by a 3,825-acre University Farm, but the Farm is not an administrative responsibility of the department. See www.fhsu.edu/agriculture for additional information.