Assistant Coach, Fencing- Saber

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for a part-time assistant Fencing coach who specializes in saber. Located in Providence Rhode Island and a member of the Ivy League our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

This is a part-time varied hours position that assists the Head Fencing Coach. The Assistant Coach 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 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience on the club or intercollegiate level with a specialty in coaching saber required.

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in saber.
• Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.
• Excellent organizational interpersonal communication and computer skills necessary
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students
• Excellent sport specific technical tactical and strategic knowledge.
• Basic proficiency in Excel Word internet and email capabilities.
• Social media experience helpful.
• Familiarity with ARMS and Teamworks or similar preferred.
• Prior experience with video editing software helpful.
• Commitment to the student-athlete passion for the game and ability to coach and motivate.
• The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background Education and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

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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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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