Winter Fencing Advisor

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

The Winter Fencing Advisor is responsible to the Director of Athletics and the CRLS Principal for coaching and overseeing the fencing team as part of the overall CRLS athletics program. The advisor is expected to apply sound educational principles, promote sportsmanship, and support student-athletes’ participation and development. The role includes supervising the team and assistant coaches, planning and conducting practices, overseeing contests and team travel, maintaining safe facilities and equipment, and complying with CRLS, MIAA, and applicable state requirements. The contract runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a flat contract amount of $3,954. Payments are submitted to payroll twice per season: once in the middle of the season and once at the end.

Requirements

Previous successful playing and/or coaching experience is required.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Online Concussion Education Certification.
Online Implicit Bias Education Certification.
Fulfillment of MIAA Coaches Education Requirements and state requirements.
Completion of a CORI form and fingerprinting background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

Model the behaviors in the National Federation Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those related to sportsmanship.
Maintain full control of the team in matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline.
Implement CRLS Athletic Department policies and team rules, and be responsible for information in the MIAA Blue Book and CRLS Student Handbook.
Supervise all paid and volunteer assistant coaches.
Attend Athletic Department and CRLS meetings directly related to the sport, including college recruiting, facilities and fields, and athletic awards meetings.
Stay informed about rule changes, trends, and recommendations affecting fencing.
Be present at each practice and contest, supervising the team and the weight room, locker room, and shower areas until secured before and after activities.
Develop written daily practice plans that include adequate warm-up and cool-down procedures.
Ensure facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed.
Implement the game plan.
Review and assist with processing medical forms, parent consent forms, and eligibility and progress reports.
Support CRLS staff, including Deans, Teachers, and Friends of Cambridge Athletics.
Build communication with adults and community members to identify resources for CRLS athletics and encourage youth sports participants to continue competing in high school.
Develop outreach to athletes’ parents and other adults who support the athletes.
Ensure athletes participate in the seasonal FOCA fundraising event.
Organize and instruct clinics for youth teams and coaches in the sport.
Directly supervise squad members at home and away contests.
Supervise team members transported by school buses and ensure they travel to and from games and applicable practices by school transportation.
Distribute and collect school athletic equipment before, during, and after the season, and compile an inventory.
Immediately communicate and share contest results with the media, Athletic Director, and, when applicable, officials for vouchers.
Assist the Director of Athletics with security by ensuring keys are handled only by coaching staff.
Understand school athletic awards policies and procedures, and distribute awards accordingly.
Assist student-athletes in securing financial aid or college scholarships based on athletic ability.
Maintain current knowledge of NCAA and NAIA recruiting policies, regulations, and admission requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics.