Assistant Coach, Fencing- Saber

Brown University•Providence, RI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking a part-time Assistant Fencing Coach specializing in saber. This role supports the Head Fencing Coach in overseeing practices, competitions, training players, developing game strategies, identifying student athlete recruits, and occasional armory maintenance. The position involves varied hours and is part of an intercollegiate athletics program with 38 varsity teams and approximately 1,000 athletes participating in the NCAA-D1 and Ivy League.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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.
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.
Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the game and ability to coach and motivate.
Must complete a criminal background, Education and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.
Must demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations.
Duties must be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations.
Any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division must 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.
Must maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Social media experience, helpful.
Familiarity with ARMS and Teamworks, or similar, preferred.
Prior experience with video editing software, helpful.

Responsibilities

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 Women's 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.