About the Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Internal Operations and Administration, the Head Coach –Men’s and Women’s Fencing is responsible for the oversight and operation of the College’s varsity intercollegiate men’s and women’s fencing programs, including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, and managing the intercollegiate program within the policies, and principles of Haverford College and the NCAA.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with College policies, and state laws, including those pertaining to required clearance, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
Oversee the activities of assistant coaches, staff, boosters, and student-athletes to verify compliance, with a mandate to self-report violations
Demonstrate success in identifying, evaluating, recruiting, and retaining student athletes who meet both the academic and athletic standards of Haverford College and its Fencing program
Coordinate practice planning, skill development, and design coaching strategies
Conduct practices and tournaments throughout the season. Responsible for communication/coordination with the Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Supervise and evaluates assistant coaches
Provide support for the coordination and execution of the athletic programs
Assist with the supervision and training of athletic programming staff; develop employee manuals and implement training programs and/or internships
Assist with the implementation of marketing and advertising plans for programs; present materials for camps, clinics, public speaking, and/or special events
Adhere to general and program-specific safety policies, including the communication and enforcement of safety practices; maintain certifications
Suggest items for purchase in support of athletic programing; ensure proper use of sports-related equipment and report issues; assist with equipment inventory and maintenance
Adhere to and support the work unit’s strategic plan and adhere to the established programming budget the College’s guidelines
Operate within a budget that covers all operational costs of the program. Additional team fundraising activities, as approved by the Athletic Director, may be overseen to supplement special team gear and/or trips
Maintain liaison with college administrators, athletic trainers, and athletic communication director as appropriate for a head coach
Always represent Haverford in a professional manner including dealings with officials and opposing coaches
Maintain continued and consistent communication with fencing alumni
Schedule opponents in a manner that meets both budgetary and competitive goals
Support community service programs for student athletes
Other duties as assigned may include teaching fencing as a physical education class, and supervising use of the fencing room
The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Four years of fencing coaching experience at the college level
Professional Competencies
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent people skills
Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
The application deadline is August 1, 2024. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials.