Associate Director, Rodeo and Ranch Operations

Cuesta College

Salary: $97,236.00 - $118,188.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2425-00184
Location: San Luis Obispo & North County Campus, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 5/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of an assigned administrator, the Associate Director, Rodeo and Ranch Operations will provide leadership in the development, implementation, coordination, and management of the rodeo, ranch education, and related programs. The Associate Director will be responsible for planning and organizing a community college intercollegiate rodeo program, managing related budgets, and following the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the District, Athletic Department, California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). The Associate Director will also be responsible for sustaining the development of instructional programs in agriculture and ranch education by managing budgets and facilities needs and coordinating with the local agriculture community.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Associate Director, Rodeo and Ranch Operations is distinguished from other positions with the requirement for expertise and knowledge of planning, organizing, implementing and managing the operations and activities related to the program activities.

This position promotes student learning and institutional effectiveness by implementing programs that provide general and special populations access to educational opportunities, and ensuring academic and support services are delivered and documented across the District.

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Rodeo Program -

Provide direction for all facets of a successful rodeo program;
Select, supervise, and evaluate coaches, assistant coaches, and support staff;
Plan, coordinate, recruit, promote/market, and implement the intercollegiate rodeo program;
Coordinate and plan rodeo advisory committee meetings;
Participate and develop recruitment materials and activities, including coordinating high school visitations;
Initiate and manage student eligibility procedures with the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association to facilitate student competition;
Plan, coordinate, and implement annual rodeo events including the travel and accommodations associated with student participation in rodeo events;
Travel to and attend rodeo competitions in a supervisory capacity;
In collaboration with the Cuesta College Foundation and Athletics Department, plan and coordinate fund raising activities that support the rodeo program;

Ranch Operations -

Provide expertise for the planning, implementation, and cost for educational programming in collaboration with program faculty;
Coordinate with other college administrators to develop programs and offerings in various categories: credit, noncredit, and not-for-credit/fee-based (community programs);
Support program faculty in the development of new curriculum;
Identify equipment/facilities needs that will advance instructional programs, and recommend/prioritize requests through the college's resource allocation processes;
Serve as the point-of-contact for instructors and collaborators transporting livestock and equipment to and from college facilities, including following college policies to ensure safe transport and storage;
Coordinate with Division Chairs and Deans to recommend faculty positions that will support program growth, and participate on hiring committees, as needed;

General -

Oversee and ensure the provision of safe facilities and equipment for all student activities (co-curricular and instructional);
Manage, oversee, prepare and maintain an annual budget, club funds, and support the acquisition and management of grant and donor funding;
Recruit, train, hire, and supervise employees; motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; work with employees on performance issues; initiate disciplinary actions when needed;
Develop and foster collaborative relationships with students, faculty and staff; and
Develop and foster supportive relationships in the community that promote the college programs; and
Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or closely related field;

Experience:

Required

Two years' experience in a leadership or coaching role in intercollegiate rodeo programs

Knowledge of:

Regulations and guidelines for area of supervision;
Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities;
Building and maintaining relationships with community organizations;
Knowledge of rodeo, agriculture business, animal science, and animal welfare;
Handling and managing livestock (horses, cattle, goats), including livestock health care;
Operating livestock transport vehicles (trucks and trailers);
Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Physical ability to:

Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
Ability to work in agricultural setting, including moderate to heavy physical effort; and
Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

License and Certificates:

Required

Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

Cover letter;
Resume;
Reference List (see further instructions below);
Unofficial transcripts;
Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.
In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above and to the essential functions of the position, please describe your professional experiences that demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in this position. Please include how these experiences have played a role in addressing concerns of diverse communities and/or diverse populations.

Your diversity statement will be assessed by the search committee members in the following three areas:
(1) Knowledge of inequities and challenges faced by minoritized students;
(2) Track record (with consideration to career stage) of activities that reduce barriers in education, or research for minoritized students and/or minoritized populations;
(3) Vision and plans for how your work will contribute to Cuesta's mission to be an inclusive institution that inspires a diverse student population to achieve their educational goals.
Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SALARY SCHEDULE: Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College's policies, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below.
For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

Salary Schedule Range: $8,103 - $9,849 per month.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,103 - $8,934 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview on May 29, 2025.
Second interviews will be held via Zoom on June 10, 2025.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.

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Associate Director, Rodeo and Ranch Operations

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