Head Rodeo and Rough Stock Coach

**About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology**
Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

**The Opportunity - Head Rodeo and Rough Stock Coach (temporary, part-time)**

**Part Time 0.25 Full-time **Equivalent**

Broncos Athletics at Olds College is currently seeking a part time Head Rodeo Coach specializing in roughstock events. Our intercollegiate teams have established a rich tradition of student-athlete success that ranks Olds College as among the finest intercollegiate programs both in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference (ACAC) and the Canadian Colleges Rodeo Association (CCRA).

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure animal welfare is a priority at ALL times
- Ensure safety measures are in place to reduce risk of injury for athletes, coaches and spectators
- Ensure required stock are available and fit for rough stock practice
- Design and implement a Yearly Training Plan for all athletes, including but not limited to, competition schedule, strength and conditioning, team building etc.
- Effectively and efficiently analyze performance and provide constructive feedback to student-athletes during practice and events
- Maintain an active recruiting plan focused on rough stock events while working with roping and ladies event coaches with recruitment and ensure all athletes are signed according to Broncos Athletics procedures
- Lead selection of Broncos Rodeo Team for each CCRA event with consultation from roping coach and ladies event coach
- Assist in coordinating fundraising opportunities such as, rodeo clinics and speaking events
- Work closely with Broncos Athletics staff on implementation of EAP and event management at all practices, rodeos and rough stock nights
- Ensure the appropriate academic standards of the student-athletes are monitored and met
- Maintain effective communication with student-athletes, strength and conditioning coach, support staff, administration and faculty
- Lead the team to a common and cohesive goal and instill a desire to succeed and attain higher goals as a team and individual athletes
- Support and act in accordance to the Broncos Athletics strategic plan and initiatives as they relate to: fundraising, sponsorship, general promotions, budget management, appropriate administrative responsibilities and community and alumni relations
- Supervise student-athletes who are representing Olds College at CCRA events and any exhibition competitions and ensure their adherence to the Athlete Code of Conduct
- Must be First Aid/CPR Certified
- Must have a valid drivers licence