Fencing Coach - Upper, Middle, & Lower School

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent

• Current CPR certification and First Aid training

• Fencing experience as a coach or athlete

• Coaching or teaching experience with youth at the elementary, middle, or high school level

Responsibilities

• Coach for grades 1-4, 5-8, & 9-12 and availability for after school practices 2-3 times per week from 3:30pm-5pm

• Supports and upholds the mission and values of the International School of Texas

• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters

• Models professional conduct and sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members

• Schedules practices in consultation with the Athletic Director

• Monitors physical condition and fitness of participants and reports injuries to parents and school officials

• Continually monitors and supervises all activities of the participants at all practices and games

• Teaches essential safety skills and strategies to student-athletes; monitors safety compliance

• Follows school policies regarding safety guidelines

• Communicates with Athletic Director regarding need for early dismissals, field, and gym use

• Ensures that emergency contact information is available at practices

• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

• Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills, and rules

• Able to motivate student-athletes to perform optimally as an individual athlete and team member

• Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct

• Required to lift or carry athletic equipment and supplies

• Required to maintain composure