Western Equestrian Coach

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Posting Details

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Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Western Equestrian Coach

Posting Number

NFE02440P

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Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Western Equestrian Coach

Posting Number

NFE02440P

Department

SDSU-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University (

SDSU

) Jackrabbit Athletics is looking for our next Western Equestrian Coach. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation and management of the western equestrian program including coaching intercollegiate riding teams, recruiting prospective student-athletes, administrative duties, public relations and fund-raising duties as necessary. The western coach will report to the head equestrian coach who is responsible for the entirety of the Equestrian Program. South Dakota State is an

NCAA

Division I institution located in Brookings, South Dakota .

SDSU

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). This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES

:

Recruitment of Student-Athletes:

Evaluate and recruit prospective athletes through communication, visits, and official/unofficial visits.

Maintain accurate recruiting records and contact logs.

Supervise and Develop Student-Athletes (daily practice coaching):

Work with Head Coach to set goals for program and student-athletes to accomplish goals.

Instruct intercollegiate athletes in the sport of equestrian (riding skill and competition experience).

Assist with monitoring daily class attendance/counsel and discipline student-athletes as needed.

Ensure safety of student-athletes and academic progress.

Administrative and Public Relations (assist Head Coach with the following):

Coordinate contest schedules, team travel, and home event arrangements.

Attend meetings, visit with walk-in visitors, communicate with vendors and prepare reports as necessary

Assist with fundraising.

Oversee daily Facility Operations (according to Head Coach and Director of Operations policies):

Assist with the supervision and duties of student employees in the care of the horses and tasks performing.

Assist with daily horse care, barn chores as needed.

Communicate with Head Coach and Director of Equestrian Operations regarding horse and student athlete health and safety.

BENEFITS

:

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University 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. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines. 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.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

:

Bachelor’s degree completed by appointment date.

Coaching or riding instructor experience OR competitive riding and/or collegiate riding experience – any combination to make 1 year.

Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance to institutional, varsity equestrian, and

NCAA

rules and regulations.

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS

:

Demonstrated collegiate coaching and knowledge of Western coaching or riding instructor experience (Western horsemanship and reigning) at collegiate level;

Ability to recruit student-athletes; and

Knowledge of budget management and supervision.

APPLICATION

PROCESS

:

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, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact

SDSU

Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date

07/24/2024

Closing Date

07/31/2024

Open Until Filled

No

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary

The salary range for this position is commensurate with qualifications.

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm with nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students.

SDSU

offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

SDSU

was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million.

SDSU

is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an

NCAA

Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League, Big

XII

for wrestling and National Collegiate Equestrian Association.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center, and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission.

SDSU

is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and

SDSU

prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100,

SDSU

, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128

.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Slade Larscheid by email Slade.Larscheid@sdstate.edu

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication |

Protective Clothing/Equipment

| Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. | | | If other protection is used please identify | |

Physical Requirements

| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Reaching, Squatting, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) | | Describe any of the conditions selected | |

Sensory Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. | Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) |

Working Conditions & Exposures

| Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. | Animal Handling, Changes of Temperature, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Working Around Machinery | | Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above | |

Working Environment

| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Animal Facility, Athletic/Wellness Facilities | | If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. | |

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Reference List Optional Documents

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