Assistant Coach, Fencing

Denison University•Granville, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the head fencing coach with the daily operation of the varsity fencing program and recruitment of qualified athletes. This role involves assisting with team selection, designing and leading practices, strip coaching at meets, player development, and holding players accountable to team, department, and university rules and values. Additionally, the position will support administrative duties such as scheduling, making team travel and meal arrangements, home meet management, and meet video analysis. The Assistant Coach will also assist the head coach with giving individual lessons to student athletes, particularly in their weapon of specialty, and lead small and large groups of students in practice, discussions, and team meetings.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required.
Must possess an understanding of NCAA Div III and conference rules and regulations.
The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, be an active and positive problem solver, have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, and be able to relate to students and colleagues in a positive manner.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license and be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a player or coach in NCAA fencing or significant club coaching experience is preferred.
Preference will be given for coaches with a specialty in sabre or epee.
Multiple weapon expertise is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and contact prospective student-athletes for the recruitment process.
Travel to Summer Nationals and occasionally other fencing events for recruitment purposes.
Arrange campus visits and generally assist the head coach in recruitment duties.
Assist the head coach with preparation for and leading of men’s and women’s varsity practice.
Assist head coach with lessons in weapon of specialty and possibly in other weapons.
Work with each student athlete as well as the team to establish clear goals.
Travel with team to all meets and assist with strip coaching.
Assist with the planning and administration of team travel, recruiting, budget, student-athlete eligibility, and academic progress.
Attend athletics department meetings and events.
Participate in fundraising and community service efforts, as appropriate and assigned.
Assist head coach with all inventory and maintenance of equipment.
Abide by all university, NCAA, CCFC, and EWFC rules.
Actively participate in the university community.
Serve on appropriate department and university committees as needed.
Willingness to teach the Intro to Fencing Course or another PE course as directed, or to help out with other varsity sport home meets as needed.