Assistant Fencing Coach

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, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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 required.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in foil or saber.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Must possess the ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Have the ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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, 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 compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

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.

Background Check - Criminal, Education, MVR

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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

Recruiting Start Date: 2025-09-05

Job Posting Title: Assistant Fencing Coach

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Grade: Grade 8

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type: Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 5

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.