Head Rodeo Coach

Trcc; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, MO, invites applications for a full-time Head Rodeo Coach position starting January 1, 2027. The role is on campus with coaching and instructional duties across college rodeo programs.

The coach recruits, trains, and develops student athletes, designs practice routines, coordinates travel, and ensures academic eligibility while mentoring students to balance academics and athletics.

Qualifications

• Strong background in rodeo events and coaching.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in athletics, education or a related field.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and manage student-athletes.
• Experience coordinating travel and ensuring academic eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop student athletes in competitive collegiate rodeo.
• Design practice routines and organize team travel.
• Ensure academic eligibility and provide mentorship.
• Work with faculty and advisors to keep students on track.
• Participate in fundraising and promote the rodeo program.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletics or Education

Job description

Accepting applications for the full-time position available January 1, 2027.

Funding for this position is pending. Full-time, non-tenure track position. This position is expected to be on campus or College farm for all coaching/instructional activities.

Responsible for recruiting, training, and developing student athletes in competitive collegiate rodeo. The coach will design practice routines, organize team travel to competitions, and ensure athletes meet academic and eligibility requirements. The coach will also provide mentorship and help students to balance their academic and athletic commitments. Required to work closely with faculty and academic advisors to ensure students stay on track academically.

This position will also be involved in fundraising and promoting the rodeo program within the College and community.

The Head Rodeo Coach must have excellent leadership, motivational skills, and effective communication to successfully guide the student athletes and build team cohesion. A strong background in rodeo events, coaching experience, and a relevant degree or certification in athletics or education required. Familiarity with livestock management, safety protocols, and rodeo scoring systems is essential.

Salary range is $50,000. Excellent benefit package including, but not limited to health, dental, vision, and life insurance; vacation and sick leave; and the Missouri Public School & Education Employee Retirement System.

Three Rivers College is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of education, recruiting, hiring, retention, promotion, and contracted service. The college further commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or national origin. Three Rivers College is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities through Missouri Relay Services at 711.

Main Campus

2080 Three Rivers Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer Office Hours (June and July): Monday – Thursday,
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Three Rivers College is an equal opportunity institution that commits itself to the policy that there will be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or national origin. Three Rivers College is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities through Missouri Relay Services at 711.

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