Head Equestrian Coach

Company Description

Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than 2,200 students annually. 

In addition to a 57-acre main campus, a 60-acre farm is used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The College also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance and ranks near the top for graduation and retention rates among Kansas community colleges. 

Job Description

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Head Equestrian Coach. The successful candidate will be tasked with recruiting, coaching, and mentoring students to continue the success of the Colby Community College Equestrian Team program. The Head Equestrian Coach is a twelve-month, non-faculty, non-instructional position and is anticipated to be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend work/travel is required for practice and competitions both in and out of state.

DUTIES

• The ability to coach, recruit, motivate, inspire, and mentor equestrian team members to be competitive on a national level.
• Responsible for assessing, recruiting, instructing, and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the CCC Equestrian Team.
• Maintaining a regular practice schedule at CCC.
• Traveling with students for practices and competitions is required, including both in-state and out-of-state.
• Assist with the care and management of the CCC Equine Unit and horses. Additional barn duties will be assigned.
• Hosting the Colby Community College IHSA equestrian shows, as well as coordinating special events.
• Participation in College events, Agriculture Division events, Ag Sports events, and community events.
• Serve on College committees, as requested.
• Participating in fundraising events related to Equestrian Team, the Agriculture Division, and the College.
• Encouraging students to participate in volunteer work in the community, as well as personally providing community service.

SALARY
$40,050-$42,750

Flexible benefits program that includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave, and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

The position will be open until filled, with a priority review date of July 24, 2023. To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts, and references to:

Colby Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1255 S. Range
Colby, KS 67701

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu

Qualifications

• Associate degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in and competing with equestrian teams and horse shows is required.
• Coaching experience preferred.

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. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu

Candidates identifying as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who 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.