Head Fencing Coach - Lead Cadet-Athlete Development

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, seeks a Head Fencing Coach to lead and develop the fencing program, recruit Cadet-athletes, and align with the Academy's Four Pillars of Academics, Athletics, Character, and Faith.

The role requires coaching Olympic-style fencing (foil/épée), planning practices, supervising competitions, and coordinating with Admissions and Athletics to attract students.

Qualifications

• Experience in Olympic-style fencing.
• Previous fencing coaching, instructional, or competitive experience required.
• Knowledge of fencing techniques, rules, safety standards, equipment, and basic armory procedures.
• Strong recruiting, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop student-athletes.
• Ability to travel for competitions, tournaments, recruiting, and program-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of Hargrave's fencing program, including training, competition, recruiting, equipment, and program development.
• Plan and conduct practices, individual instruction, conditioning, and competitive preparation.
• Teach Olympic-style fencing, with an emphasis on foil and/or épée, including technique, tactics, rules, scoring, safety, and sportsmanship.
• Coach and supervise all competitions, tournaments, team travel, and fencing-related activities.
• Actively recruit prospective Cadet-athletes through tournaments, fencing clubs, coaches, families, and other recruiting networks.
• Partner with Admissions and Athletics to identify prospective students, support recruiting efforts, and promote Hargrave's fencing program.
• Develop relationships within the regional and national fencing community to strengthen recruiting and program visibility.
• Establish and enforce high standards for safety, discipline, sportsmanship, conduct, and equipment care.
• Maintain fencing weapons, protective equipment, scoring equipment, and uniforms, including basic armory and sewing repairs.
• Maintain accurate equipment inventories and oversee the setup and breakdown of fencing areas for home competitions.
• Communicate effectively with Cadets, parents, faculty and staff, athletic personnel, officials, and Academy leadership.
• Represent Hargrave professionally at competitions, recruiting events, and other on- and off-campus activities.
• Follow all Academy policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or President.

Skills

Fencing coaching

Recruiting

Fencing techniques

Organization

Mentoring

Travel

Job description

Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, seeks a Head Fencing Coach to lead and develop the fencing program, recruit Cadet-athletes, and align with the Academy's Four Pillars of Academics, Athletics, Character, and Faith.

The role requires coaching Olympic-style fencing (foil/épée), planning practices, supervising competitions, and coordinating with Admissions and Athletics to attract students.