USA Fencing

Position Type: Administrative Staff

Position Title: Assistant Varsity Fencing Coach

Salary: $37,000 - $43,000 (Potential for additional $5,000 stipend for running the men’s fencing club)

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Full or Part time: Full Time

Number of Months: 10

FTE: .83

Work Schedule: Work schedule includes both regular office hours, regular night and weekend hours and some holidays. Exempt Salaried Position.

Basic Function: Assist the head fencing coach with the daily operation of the women’s varsity fencing program and recruitment of qualified athletes. Assist the head fencing coach with team selection, designing and leading practices, strip coaching at meets, player development, and holding players accountable to team, department and university rules. Assist with administrative duties, including scheduling, making team travel and meal arrangements, home meet management, meet video analysis, etc. Assist the head coach with giving individual lessons to student athletes, particularly in weapon of specialty.

There is also the possibility for the candidate to serve as coach of the men’s competitive fencing club for an additional stipend. The candidate will design and lead the men’s club practices twice a week. Serving as club team coach carries an additional stipend.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify and contact prospective student-athletes, particularly in weapon of specialty
• 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 women’s varsity practices.
• Assist head coach with lessons for women’s varsity athletes in weapon of specialty and possibly in other weapons.
• Engage in goals meetings with individual athletes three times per season.
• Travel with the women’s varsity 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.

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.

Abide by all university, NCAA, CCFC, and EWFC rules.

Actively participate in the university community. Serve on appropriate department and university committees as needed.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required. Experience as a player or coach in NCAA fencing or significant club coaching experience is preferred. 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 and organizational skills, and be able to relate to students and colleagues in a positive manner. Preference will be given for coaches with a specialty in sabre or epee. Multiple weapon expertise is a plus.

Must have a current and valid driver’s license and be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.

Physical Demands: Ability to work extended hours associated with trips and athletic events. Ability to be physically active for four to six hours at a time *(i.e. giving lessons and leading practices).

Contact: Peter Grandbois

Special Instructions:

Please click on the link to submit your application: https://employment.denison.edu/postings/4850

Please provide the following: Resume, Cover letter, list of three references and their contact information. The candidate must also provide a copy of their bachelor’s degree before being hired. The candidate will also undergo a background check as a condition of being hired.