Varsity Fencing Coach, Seasonal (November 9 – February 24)

Marymount School is seeking a Varsity Fencing Coach to lead and support our student-athletes during the winter season. The ideal candidate will build strong professional relationships with student-athletes, families, and colleagues while fostering a positive, inclusive, enthusiastic, and collaborative team environment.

The coach should have a strong understanding of fencing skills and strategy, excellent organizational and communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a commitment to Marymount’s mission and values. Practices generally take place on weekdays (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays), with varying times between 3:00 and 6:30 p.

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Responsibilities

Attend and actively participate in all practices and competitions. Oversee daily team logistics, including practice and competition travel. Attend required athletic and school meetings and events. Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with assistant coaches. Manage coaching responsibilities, including attendance, roster management, competition-day operations, score reporting, uniform distribution and collection, and team-specific events.

Communicate effectively and consistently with student-athletes, families, coaches, and school administrators. Foster a team culture that emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, commitment, teamwork, and personal growth. Uphold the highest professional and ethical standards and adhere to Marymount’s mission, AAIS league guidelines, and NYSAIS regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years of relevant coaching experience; previous high school and/or college coaching or playing experience preferred. Strong knowledge of fencing skills, strategy, and competition. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, and school administrators.

CPR/AED certification and completion of all required school paperwork.