Rodeo & Ranch Graduate Assistant

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the Rodeo program. You will assist with rodeo practice and work with the ranch manager to oversee rodeo livestock.

You will report to the SRSU Rodeo Coach, attend and contribute to practice and athlete development, and mentor rodeo athletes in and out of the arena. Responsibilities include leading practice, preparing for team meetings, coordinating travel to out-of-town rodeos, and supporting student-athletes’ academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s degree in progress.
• Must be located on the Alpine campus, even if the Master’s is online.
• Must have competed in college rodeo.

Responsibilities

• The graduate assistant will help with rodeo practice and work with the ranch manager to oversee rodeo livestock.
• Applicant will serve as a graduate assistant to the SRSU Rodeo Coach and will be required to attend and contribute to practice and athlete development.
• Requirements will include attending and leading practice, prepping for practice and team meetings, mentoring rodeo athletes, checking in with athletes on class performance, providing support in and out of the arena for undergraduate rodeo student athletes.
• The graduate assistant will coordinate with the rodeo coach to guide and direct activities. Travel to out of town college rodeos may be required as needed.
• May work weekends and some holidays.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in progress

Job description

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the Rodeo program. You will assist with rodeo practice and work with the ranch manager to oversee rodeo livestock.

You will report to the SRSU Rodeo Coach, attend and contribute to practice and athlete development, and mentor rodeo athletes in and out of the arena. Responsibilities include leading practice, preparing for team meetings, coordinating travel to out-of-town rodeos, and supporting student-athletes’ academic