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.m.

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.