Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Head Coach, Women’s Fencing & Club Men’s Fencing position. The Head Coach, Women’s Fencing & Club Men’s Fencing is responsible for coaching, recruiting and administrative duties. The incumbent also maintains positive relations with alumnae and friends’ groups.
Job duties and responsibilities include coaching and recruiting, as well as administrative duties such as coordinating training, coordinating team travel, and completing compliance information.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree
One to three years coaching experience at the club, high school or college level and/or collegiate swimming and diving experience; collegiate coaching experience preferred

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.
•         Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules
•         Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary
•         Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students
•         Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge
•         Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment
•         Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities
•         Social media experience, helpful
•         Familiarity with FrontRush 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 & motivate
•         The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.
 
 
All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations. The duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations, and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the appropriate parties.  Employees in coaching positions must pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test, maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the division), and attend all required divisional and/or NCAA training/education programs.
 
Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
 

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-06-24

Job Posting Title:

Head Coach, Women's Fencing & Club Men's Fencing

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

33

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.