Director of Equestrian Teams (On-site)

Wilson College has an immediate opening for a full-time, Director of Equestrian Teams that will provide overall excellence in leading the development of two competitive varsity riding programs, including serving as the Head Coach for Western Team, with oversight of Hunt Seat.

The Director of Equestrian Teams, reporting to the Director of Athletics, is responsible for all aspects of a successful program, including compliance with College, IHSA and other applicable, intercollegiate rules and regulations. Duties include but are not limited to recruiting and mentoring academically and athletically talented student-athletes, implementation of successful strategies for program growth and competitiveness, fiscal management, supervising the Hunt Seat Coach and other administrative duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required and demonstrated successful collegiate Western coaching, recruiting, and riding experience. Valid driver’s license, and background check clearance required.

Please submit one document that includes a letter of application, resume and names and contact information of three professional references. Application materials are accepted through the online system only. Review of materials begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Working at Wilson: Wilson College provides all eligible, full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage; college-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance; and employee-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for health and dependent care. Also available to eligible employees is a Defined Contribution Retirement plan with TIAA. Educational benefits for employees and their families include undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities are also available across a vast consortium of colleges.

Wilson College offers a flexible, supportive culture that believes in work-life balance, with flexible work options available, and generous paid leave policies including paid parental leave, paid vacation, sick, personal leave, 13 paid holidays, paid jury duty, and paid bereavement leave including miscarriage and stillbirth.

Wilson College offers free on-campus fitness center membership, flexible and affordable dining hall meal plans, health and wellness services, and an employee assistance program.

Wilson College is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit qualifying employer, employees of the College may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.