Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Fencing - Saber at Stanford University in STANFORD, California

Job Description:

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Fencing - Saber🔍Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States📁Athletics📅Aug 26, 2024 Post Date📅104395 Requisition #Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER") is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 134 NCAA championship titles, have won the Women's Capital One Cup four of the last five years, and have brought home the Learfield Director's Cup 26 times. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university's physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, "The DAPER Way," which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.We are currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach - Saber, Women's and Men's Fencing. As Stanford transitions to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the assistant coach is responsible for running practices, giving lessons to students, traveling with the team to NCAA competitions, evaluating prospects for athletic recruitment, and supporting administrative tasks necessary to run a Division I athletic team. We seek a coach with a strong commitment to NCAA Division I-A athletics, proven coaching success, and a commitment to women's athletics and holistic student-athlete development. This is a fixed-term position.
Your responsibilities include:

Strengthen and maintain a nationally competitive women's and men's Fencing program by helping to develop a competitive strategy to compete for Conference and NCAA Championships.Recruit on a national level by identifying student-athletes that match Stanford's unique academic and athletic requirements.Work effectively with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external affairs, facilities/operations, equipment operations, athletic training, nutrition, and sports performance.Schedule and conduct regular practices in and out of season. Instruct the team in a variety of techniques, warmups, and drills.Provide one on one lessons to fencers.Travel with the team to NCAA competitions for active and productive strip coaching.Observe fencers during practices and bouts and provide constructive feedback on their performance.Perform armory duties as needed.Assist with limited administrative duties including, but not limited to, travel logistics and recruitment.Build strong relationships with fencing alumni and supporters of the program.Participate in development and community service efforts, as appropriate and assigned.Adhere to and enforce all Stanford, Conference, and NCAA regulations and policies.Other duties as assigned to meet the requirement of the position.

Qualifications:
At least three years of fencing coaching or a combination of similar skills and backgrounds that demonstrate the competency and technical skills needed to compete at the highest level in the NCAA. Working within the DAPER Way, the candidate must embrace scholar-athleticism, demonstrate a high level of excellence, lead with courage, and have outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
DAPER's Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford's intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that all involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University's reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.The expected pay range for this position is $68,000-70,000 per annum.Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. This position is in-person with flexibility to do some administrative work remotely.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for you:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.


Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.


Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time


• Job Code: 1417


• Employee Status: Fixed-Term


• Grade: G99


• Requisition ID: 104395


• Work Arrangement : On Site

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