Fencing Coach - Upper, Middle, & Lower School

Qualifications 

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  High School or equivalent 

  
  

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  Current CPR certification and First Aid training 

  
  

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  Fencing experience as a coach or athlete

  
  


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

Responsibilities 

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Schedules practices in consultation with the Athletic Director 

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Follows school policies regarding safety guidelines 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Ensures that emergency contact information is available at practices 

  
  

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  Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits 

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Required to lift or carry athletic equipment and supplies 

  
  

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  Required to maintain composure