Head Men’s and Women’s Fencing Coach

Job Description

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Reports to: Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation

Essential Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the Department of Physical Education Athletics & Recreation and University as well as the rules and regulations of the Middle Atlantic Conference and MAC Freedom the NCAA and other authorities that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Oversee the recruitment of student athletes. Ensure full compliance with NCAA guidelines in all aspects of the recruiting process. Collaborate with the Office of Admissions to ensure selection of appropriate students Stevens.
• Provide support and instruction in the personal and athletic development of the team including counseling team members in academic disciplinary and personal matters.
• Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions within both traditional and non-traditional seasons as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations.
• Develop and implement strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
• Schedule use of facilities for practice and competitions. Responsible for arranging a competitive balanced schedule in coordination with other offices on campus including strength and conditioning sports medicine campus dietician counseling and psychological services and other support services to ensure that the student-athletes are well prepared for competition and their overall development and growth.
• Ensure safety through careful monitoring of the condition of equipment and facilities utilized by the team. Responsible for submitting requests for repair maintenance and improvement of facilities as needed in collaboration with other department staff.
• Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate regularly in available professional development opportunities.
• Develop and submit the sports annual budget and carefully track all expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Monitor the eligibility status and academic progress of the team.
• Initiate and coordinate the selection purchase fitting and maintenance of team equipment; to include uniforms athletic equipment and supplies.
• Hire supervise and evaluate all assistant coaches for the sport and ensure their compliance with NCAA and department rules policies and procedures. Conduct annual performance evaluations as appropriate.
• Compile data and reports in a timely fashion when requested by any senior level administrator.
• Responsible for representing the department on university-wide committees and at meetings as necessary.
• Arrange team travel transportation arrangements for all events.
• Assist with approved fundraising activities as requested and coordinate all fundraising efforts with other University departments.
• Assure that sport camps and clinics related to the sport program adhere to NCAA and institutional rules and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years of coaching experience in an intercollegiate athletics setting is strongly preferred.

Specific Skills

• Communicate effectively and professionally including written interpersonal and public speaking.
• Must be willing to work early morning evening weekends and holidays.

Specialized Licenses

• First Aid CPR AED training certification required.

Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students faculty and staff of all races and genders. We are an NSFa ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from qualified women and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Department

Mens Fencing Office

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act the annual base salary range for this position is $61700.00 - $84300.00. This range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates experience education skills internal equity market data and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget qualifications and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation such as incentives stipends or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook available at:

Benefits Guidebook

General Submission Guidelines:

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

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