Fencing Coach - Upper, Middle, & Lower School

International School of Texas; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

International School of Texas is seeking a qualified fencing coach to lead students in grades 1–12. You will organize after‑school practices 2–3 times per week from 3:30pm to 5pm, reinforce safe fencing techniques, and model professionalism and sportsmanship.

The ideal candidate holds CPR–First Aid certification, has coaching or teaching experience with youth, and will uphold the school's mission, maintain confidentiality, coordinate with the Athletic Director, and ensure safety at all times.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid training.
• Fencing experience as a coach or athlete.
• Coaching or teaching experience with youth at the elementary, middle, or high school level.

Responsibilities

• Coach for grades 1-4, 5-8, & 9-12; availability for after-school practices 2-3 times per week from 3:30pm-5pm.
• Supports and upholds the mission and values of the International School of Texas.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Models professional conduct and sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members.
• Schedules practices in consultation with the Athletic Director.
• Monitors physical condition and fitness of participants and reports injuries to parents and school officials.
• Continually monitors and supervises all activities of the participants at all practices and games.
• Teaches essential safety skills and strategies to student-athletes; monitors safety compliance.
• Follows school policies regarding safety guidelines.
• Communicates with Athletic Director regarding need for early dismissals, field, and gym use.
• Ensures that emergency contact information is available at practices.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills, and rules.
• Able to motivate student-athletes to perform optimally as an individual athlete and team member.
• Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct.
• Required to lift or carry athletic equipment and supplies.
• Required to maintain composure.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid training

Fencing experience

Coaching youth

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent


• Current CPR certification and First Aid training


• Fencing experience as a coach or athlete


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

Responsibilities

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


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


• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters


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


• Schedules practices in consultation with the Athletic Director


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


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


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


• Follows school policies regarding safety guidelines


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


• Ensures that emergency contact information is available at practices


• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits


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


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


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


• Required to lift or carry athletic equipment and supplies


• Required to maintain composure