Director of Rodeo Operations and Marketing
Job Description
The University of Wyoming has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Rodeo Operations, Academic Success and Marketing Coordinator. The successful candidate will be expected to continue to develop and apply a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport of rodeo, academic success and social media marketing.
The University of Wyoming has a rich tradition and long history of success in the Rodeo Arena including 7 NIRA Championship Teams, 27 individual champions and numerous regional championships.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Major duties and responsibilities, under the direct supervision of the Head Coach of the UW Rodeo Team, include, but are not limited to:
Rodeo Operations
- Team Roster Organization
- NIRA Eligibility Paperwork
- Recruiting Support
- Coordinate and Organize UW Rodeo travel
- Event Planning and Hosting
- Fundraising Organization, marketing, and Support
- Stewardship
- P-Card
- Assist with Spring UW Rodeo
- Marketing and social media
- Assist with Media Relations and coordination
- Order Supplies, Apparel, Livestock Medicine and Livestock Feed
- Collaborate with Head Rodeo Coach and practice livestock suppliers
Academic Support
- Monitor Athletes to ensure academic standards and progress each semester
- Monitor Athletes to ensure degree completion and graduation
- Work with UW Rodeo Coach and Students to provide resources for student academic success
Financial Aid Support
- Assist recruits and student athletes with resources for Financial Aid
- Identify and promote scholarship opportunities
- Identify and Promote NIRA Scholarship opportunities
UW Rodeo Livestock and Facility Management
- Work as liaison with feed mills, substations, and supply companies.
- Work as liaison with local and state veterinarians, and animal health supply companies.
- Operate, maintain, and repair equipment used in agriculture
- Maintain UW Rodeo livestock housing facility needs to ensure animal health safety and welfare.
- Maintain UW Rodeo Livestock housing facility needs to ensure the facility is clean, well-kept and appears as professional as possible at all times
- Work with all UW Rodeo athletes and coaches to manage UW Rodeo Horse Boarding.
- Assignment of stalls, Bio-Security planning, procedure and execution of plans
- Manage and assist with facility maintenance and cleanliness
Supplemental Functions:
Coordinate with the applicable UW entity to develop practice and competition schedules
- May assist in building maintenance, repair and remodeling as necessary.
- Assist in training and supervision of work study employment, UW Rodeo crew and part-time staff.
- Travel to other centers to transport and test livestock, feed, supplies and materials related to feeding, animal health, animal welfare, equipment needs or facility maintenance and building needs.
- Identify needs for the rodeo program
- Ensure the safety of student-athletes
- Maintain and enforce team rules regarding academic, athletic and social expectations
- Assist and potentially coordinate community outreach and fundraising initiatives
- Assist supervisor to assemble and seek advice from a Rodeo Advisory Board
- Adhere to all applicable University and NIRA rules and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned or requested by UW Rodeo Head Coach.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience with 3 years’ experience specifically related to Rodeo, marketing and farm and ranch operations
Applicants must possess a Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy Found at:
http://www.uwyo.edu/auxserv/fleet/Official-Vehicle-Policy/OVP.pdf.
Desired Qualifications: Further consideration will be given to candidates who possess:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, position relevant field
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in use of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent interpersonal communication and hosting skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to college athletics and student athletes
- Knowledge of animal care, welfare, safety, and nutrition
- Evidence of strong commitment to academic success
- Knowledge of basic financial aid principals
The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with high ethical standards and exhibit a strict adherence to University and NIRA rules and regulations.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete application includes: Complete on-line application and upload the following as one document: cover letter, application/statement of interest which describes the applicant’s experience and goals as a rodeo coach, resume and contact information for four work-related references.
To apply, please go to:
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*Incomplete application packets may not be considered!
HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.