Assistant Coach, Fencing

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for two part-time assistant Fencing coaches one who specializes in foil and one who specializes in saber. Located in Providence Rhode Island and a member of the Ivy League our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

These are part-time varied hours positions that assist the Head Fencing Coach. The assistant coaches will support the Head Coach by overseeing practices and competitions training players developing game strategies identifying potential student athlete recruits and occasional armory.

Essential Functions:

• Specialize in foil or saber.

• Assist in organizing preparing and conducting team practices training and competitions.

• Assist in identifying and recruiting prospective student- athletes for the intercollegiate Womens fencing program in accordance with NCAA rules regulations guidelines and standards.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to student athletes.

• Provide assistance in the coordination and administration of the program as required.

• Assist with ensuring a safe training and competitive environment.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree is required.

• Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience on the club or intercollegiate level with a specialty in coaching foil or saber required.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty staff and students required.

• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in foil or saber.

• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

• Must possess the ability to foster a cooperative environment.

• Have the ability to understand follow and enforce safety procedures.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

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