Assistant Coach, Fencing- Saber

About the role

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking a part-time assistant Fencing coach specializing in saber. The position is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and is a member of the Ivy League. The intercollegiate athletics program includes 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

Responsibilities

• Specialize in saber.
• Assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting team practices, training, and competitions.
• Aid in identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes for the intercollegiate Women's fencing program, adhering to NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to student athletes.
• Offer assistance in the coordination and administration of the program as needed.
• Affirm the safety of the training and competitive environment.

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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in saber.
• Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League rules.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students.
• Strong 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.

Skills

• Competitive coaching skills in saber.
• Recruitment within NCAA and Ivy League rules.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Strong 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.

Benefits

The benefits of working at Brown University include:

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Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is part-time, with varied hours.

Benefits

The benefits of working at Brown University include:

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Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement

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