Title: Head Ranch Horse Coach & Horse Training Skills Coach

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Lamar Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: LCC Equine Business Management

Campus: Lamar Main Campus

Location: Lamar

Salary Range: $43,155

Who We Are:

Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity, professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team! Lamar Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Head Women’s Basketball Coach. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCC’s strategic plan.

Job Summary:

The Head Ranch Horse Coach and Horse Training Skills Coach is a full-time, 12-month, exempt head coaching position. The Head Coach will be responsible for the overall operation and management of the LCC Ranch Horse program, including recruiting, scheduling, planning, organizing, budgeting, determining eligibility, and promoting the partnership between LCC’s Ranch Horse and Horse Training Management (HTM) programs.
This role oversees all aspects of the intercollegiate ranch horse program at Lamar Community College, including coaching, instructing, mentoring, recruiting, planning, organizing, budgeting, and program promotion. Coordination and communication will be maintained between the Ranch Horse Coach and the Agriculture Department Chair. The Head Ranch Horse Coach must support the mission and purpose of the institution’s athletics program and demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing young men and women as athletes, students, and individuals of strong character.
As an employee of, and the Colorado Community College System, this position is required to uphold and enforce the policies of LCC and CCCS, and all local, state and federal laws. This position will comply with all student privacy laws (FERPA); and is a mandatory reporter of any suspected illegal activity. This position requires in-person work and all applicants outside of Lamar, Colorado must be willing to relocate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate sportsmanship and mentoring while serving as the Head Ranch Horse Coach
2. Recruit and retain quality student athletes.
3. Implement and maintain Athletic Code of Conduct as well as specific team rules.
4. Determine student athlete eligibility
5. Design and instruct deliberate team practice sessions, including individual training sessions that allow for skill development and assessment of every student-athlete.
6. Lead student athletes in regular review of practice and event videos to develop strategies for improving skills.
7. Develop fall and spring ranch horse and practice schedule.
8. Implement mentoring activities and exercises that demonstrate leadership, promote community and foster team cohesion.
9. Promote program within the community-to include planning and coaching special events involving the team including instruction clinics and local rodeo events.
10. Comply with all requirements of FERPA, Title IX, Clery, policies of the institution, the Colorado Community College System, and all local, state and federal laws while performing the required duties of the position.
11. Purchase all equipment and supplies to maintain the ranch horse program within department budget.
12. Work in cooperation with Agriculture Department Chair to maintain a balanced budget.
13. Record keeping – athletic administration, participation, eligibility, individual and team statistics, equipment and supplies.
14. Coordinate travel arrangements for the team which may include, hotel accommodations and expense tracking/reporting according to employer, Colorado Community College and State of Colorado purchasing guidelines.
15. Conduct athletic fundraising activities in accordance with employer and CCCS guidelines.
16. Monitor and advise the academic progress of student-athletes within the program.
17. Operate within the budget requirements, fiscal rules and institutional policy.
18. Responsible for maintaining facilities and equipment used by LCC Ranch Horse Program
19. Secure and monitor practice stock as necessary.
20. Monitor records and bills feed and bedding used by ranch horse athletes.
21. Maintain a stall map of all boarded horses in the program.
22. Cooperate with HTM staff in maintaining the facility.
23. Oversee the hiring, supervising and timesheet approvals for work-study students.

Examples of Horse Training Skills Coach Duties

1. Prepare, set-up, and take-down equipment for horse training classes
2. Support instructors and coach students during horse training classes specifically colt starting
3. Ensure all arenas and classroom areas are properly maintained
4. Assist in care needs of horses at the Equine Complex
5. Maintain available hay supply for all horses at the Equine Complex
6. Assist with facilities repairs and needs
7. Demonstrate leadership and mentoring of students
8. Cooperating with all staff in the Horse Programs and associated teams

Other duties as assigned or needed.

Competencies/KSAs:

Knowledge of sport-specific coaching techniques, recruiting practices, and NIRA regulations.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to recruit, develop, mentor, and retain student-athletes.
Ability to foster academic success, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Ability to manage program operations, travel, scheduling, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and commitment to student success.
Positive role model for student-athletes.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Ability to maintain compliance with institutional and athletic governing body requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

 At least 5 years of ranch horse or cow horse experience
 At least 5 years of horse training experience including colt starting
 Experience taking care of practice cattle
 Experience managing and maintaining horse facilities
 Current driver’s license
 Experience and confidence in hauling horses with a livestock trailer
 Ability to work with athletes of various levels
 A positive teamwork mindset
 Ability to recruit student athletes

Preferred Qualifications:

 Experience with a collegiate ranch horse team or a non-pro program
 Professional experience with emails and Microsoft
 Knowledge of recruiting processes

Selection Process:

One round-interview process - Coaching demonstration included that consists of instructing a student with a live animal. 

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application package that includes:

1. Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements
2. Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references; to include one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague.

Official Transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.

Application Instructions: 

By submitting an application for this position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Applicants further acknowledge that any omissions, misrepresentations, or false information-whether intentional or unintentional-may result in disqualification from consideration, disciplinary action, termination of employment, and/or legal action as permitted by law.

Notice to all Applicants
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
LCC participates in E-Verify.
Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Additional Information/Benefits:
✔ Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, and medical transport plans
✔ Flexible spending and health savings account options
✔ Generous retirement benefits through PERA, including employer-matched retirement contributions and optional 401(k) and 457 plans
✔ Tuition reimbursement to support your educational and professional growth
✔ Exceptional paid leave benefits
✔ A supportive, mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts students and the community
✔ Free employee access to our Fitness Center

Reasonable Accommodation/Additional Details
Lamar Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Audrey Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources, at 2401 S. Main St., Lamar, CO 81052; (719) 336-1572 or Audrey.Rodriguez@lamarcc.edu

As an employee of, and the Colorado Community College System, this position is required to uphold and enforce the policies of LCC and CCCS, and all local, state and federal laws. This position will comply with all student privacy laws (FERPA); and is a mandatory reporter of any suspected illegal activity.