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Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for two part-time assistant Fencing coaches, one who specializes in foil and one who specializes in saber. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown is a member of the Ivy League. The intercollegiate athletics program includes 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes participating in NCAA Division I.
These are part-time, varied hours positions that assist the Head Fencing Coach. The assistant coaches will support the Head Coach by overseeing practices and competitions, training players, developing game strategies, identifying potential student-athlete recruits, and occasional armory support.
Responsibilities
Specialize in foil or 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.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree is required.
Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience on the club or intercollegiate level, with a specialty in coaching foil or saber required.
Strong interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in foil or saber.
Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Ability to foster a cooperative environment and follow safety procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; duties are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules. If you have knowledge of any rules violations, report to the compliance office. Coaching staff must complete annual NCAA recruiting rules education and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (training available at no cost through the Division).
The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment. Background checks include Criminal, Education, and MVR.
Benefits And Other Details
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Position is Onsite with a part-time schedule.
Scheduled weekly hours: 5
Recruiting Start Date:
2025-09-05
Department:
Athletics and Recreation
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Fencing Coach
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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These are part-time, varied hours positions that assist the Head Fencing Coach. The assistant coaches will support the Head Coach by overseeing practices and competitions, training players, developing game strategies, identifying potential student-athlete recruits, and occasional armory support.
Responsibilities
Specialize in foil or 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.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree is required.
Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience on the club or intercollegiate level, with a specialty in coaching foil or saber required.
Strong interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in foil or saber.
Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Ability to foster a cooperative environment and follow safety procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; duties are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules. If you have knowledge of any rules violations, report to the compliance office. Coaching staff must complete annual NCAA recruiting rules education and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (training available at no cost through the Division).
The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment. Background checks include Criminal, Education, and MVR.
Benefits And Other Details
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Position is Onsite with a part-time schedule.
Scheduled weekly hours: 5
Recruiting Start Date:
2025-09-05
Department:
Athletics and Recreation
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Fencing Coach
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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