Hunt Seat Equestrian Coach

Job Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an emergency Hunt Seat Coach.
• Responsible for the operation and management of the hunt seat equestrian program including:

1. Coaching intercollegiate riding teams.
2. Recruiting prospective student-athletes.
3. Monitoring academic performance.
4. Building positive social skills.

• This position will also perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Bachelor’s degree by appointment date.
• At least one year coaching or riding instructor experience OR competitive riding and/or collegiate riding experience – any combination will be considered to equate to one year.
• Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance to institutional, varsity equestrian, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Effective communication (oral, written and interpersonal) skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated collegiate coaching experience.
• Understanding of hunt seat coaching at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of or experience in the recruitment of student-athletes.
• Understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated public relations and fundraising experience.