Assistant Coach - Livestock Judging

Colby Community College; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Meal plan at Trojan's Café

Job summary

Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas, seeks a part-time livestock judging coach to assist the Head Coach with training, travel, and competition schedules. You will provide hands-on instruction in livestock evaluation and oral reasons, and help develop student skills in animal science, communication, and critical thinking.

You will foster a competitive, professional team environment, ensure compliance with rules, assist in recruiting top student-judges, promote the program through events, and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with students in a coaching or leadership capacity preferred.
• Collegiate livestock judging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in all aspects of the livestock judging program, including training, travel and competition schedules.
• Provide hands-on instruction in livestock evaluation and oral reasons.
• Develop student skills in animal science, communication and critical thinking.
• Foster a competitive, professional and educational team environment.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and competition regulations.
• Assist in recruiting high quality student-judges via outreach to high schools, FFA and industry events.
• Promote the livestock judging program through visits, contests and college events.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Student Affairs to support enrollment and housing placement.
• Monitor academic performance and support student success and retention.
• Collaborate with faculty to connect students to transfer or career opportunities.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks

Salary Range

The compensation package for this part-time, exempt position will be $20,690 per year.

This position includes a meal plan at Colby Community College's Trojan's Café.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Preferred
• Experience in working with students in a coaching or other leadership capacity is highly prefererd.
• Student athlete experience at the collegiate level in livestock judging is preferred.

Essential Duties

The below list of essential duties is a snapshot of what the position entails:

• Assists in Head Coach in all aspects of the livestock judging program, including training, travel, and competition schedules.
• Provide hands-on instruction and guidance in livestock evaluation, oral reasons, and industry standards.
• Develop student skills in animal science, communication, and critical thinking.
• Foster a competitive, professional, and educational team environment.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and competition regulations.
• Assists in the recruitment of high-quality student-judges through outreach to high schools, FFA programs, and industry events.
• Assists in promoting the livestock judging program through visits, contests, and College events.
• Work with Admissions and Student Affairs to support student enrollment and housing placement.
• Monitor academic performance and support student success and retention within the program.
• Collaborate with faculty to connect students to transfer or career opportunities.

Why Colby Community College

Colby Community College is recognized for its strong academic programs, competitive athletic teams, and commitment to student success. Located in northwest Kansas, CCC provides a supportive campus environment with modern facilities, small class sizes, and a strong sense of community. Since 2020, the College has added or is in the process of adding over $30,000,000 in new or improved facilities.

CCC offers student-athletes a high-quality educational experience alongside competitive athletic opportunities. The institution values innovation, collaboration, and service, and seeks employees who are committed to positively impacting students, colleagues, and the broader community. The College's rural setting provides a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and contribute to a close-knit campus culture dedicated to excellence.

Why Colby?

Located on the High Plains of northwest Kansas, Colby is known as the "Oasis on the Plains"—a friendly, safe, and affordable community where people know their neighbors and support their local teams.

Residents enjoy:

• Short commutes and low cost of living
• Community events and festivals throughout the year
• Outdoor recreation and wide-open spaces
• A family-friendly environment with strong local pride

Local amenities include parks, an aquatic center, a community event center, and year-round activities for residents of all ages.

Colby offers the ideal setting for someone who values community connection, western heritage, and a slower pace of life without sacrificing professional impact.

To learn more about Colby, please visit oasisontheplains.com

Additional Information

Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS 67701. [phone]. hr(at)colbycc.edu

Candidates identifying as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.