Assistant Equestrian Coach (Western)

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Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Assistant Equestrian Coach (Western)

Posting Number

NFE03011P

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Assistant Equestrian Coach (Western)

Posting Number

NFE03011P

Department

SDSU-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University (SDState) is hiring an Assistant Equestrian Coach to lead the Western program through competitive coaching, recruiting of prospective student-athletes, and providing strong program leadership. This position will work directly with the Head Coach to maintain a positive and successful equestrian program.

This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, South Dakota.

SDState is an NCAA Division I institution and competes in the Summit League for all sports except football (Missouri Valley Football Conference), wrestling (Big XII Conference), and women’s equestrian (National Collegiate Equestrian Association).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop student-athletes through coaching and instruction.
• Recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Perform administrative duties related to Equestrian and Public Relations.
• Assist with barn duties to keep the facility in good condition and the student-athletes and horses safe.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies or a related field by date of appointment;
• Coaching or riding instructor experience OR competitive riding and/or collegiate riding experience within the Western discipline – any combination to make 1 year;
• Effective communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal);
• Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated collegiate coaching and knowledge of Western coaching or riding instructor experience (Western horsemanship and reigning) at a collegiate level;
• Knowledge and commitment to NCAA rules and APR requirements;
• Ability to recruit student-athletes;
• Assist with daily barn and horse care responsibilities;
• Administrative duties assigned (i.e. travel, vendors).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu<..., search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

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