What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Varsity Fencing Coach position at KENT PLACE SCHOOL?
Kent Place School seeks a Head Varsity Fencing Coach for the 2025-2026 season.
Hours: 3:45-6:00pm (games may finish later)
Season: Winter (12/1/25-3/3/26)
Requirements:
- Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate level preferred; experience at the high school level required.
- Educate and coach student-athletes in fencing; instruct players regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
- Must have excellent communication skills and strong administrative skills.
- Communicates and enforces policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team.
- Plan and communicate with coaches regarding practice sessions and competition strategies that ensure the health and physical well-being of student-athletes.
- Maintain, along with coaches, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, games, and on school-provided transportation.
- Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Possess and demonstrate cultural competency to ensure interactions with students, colleagues, and other constituencies highlight awareness, competence, and sensitivity.
- Attend a mandatory preseason training session with the Athletic Department.
- Participate in special activities, awards nights, admission panels, open houses, and pep assemblies.
- Complete all coaching accreditation modules and KPS training.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume by September 15, 2025.
Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity statement.