Job Description

Positions Available:

7/8 Fencing: November 2 through February 23

• Assistant Coach
• Head Coach (Foil and Epee)

Varsity Fencing: October 30 through February 25

• Assistant Coach
• Head Coach (Foil and Epee, Saber is a plus)

About the Role

The Avenues Athletics Department is a group of committed coaches who develop, plan and implement our growing sports curriculum. We pride ourselves in creating programs within each sport discipline, where Middle and Upper School coaches work closely together to ensure we cover the necessary skills and fulfill the needs of our student athletes.

The role of an Avenues coach is to instruct our student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork and self-confidence.

Head Coaches will (but not limited to):

• Breakdown and teach the fundamental skills for players at all levels
• Attend all scheduled games and practices
• Manage and coordinate practice and game plans
• Be responsible for handling all administrative duties related to their team
• Attend all scheduled games and practices
• Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events

Assistant Coaches will (but not limited to):

• Support head coach in promoting the mission of the program
• Contribute to and/or run practice sessions
• Gather and record statistical information
• Attend all scheduled games and practices
• Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events

Qualifications

About You

Coaches bring all or most of the following:

• Head coaches have 3+ years of Saber/Foil head coach coaching experience
• Assistant coaches have 1+ years of fencing coaching or related experience
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff and the athletics department
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to get training before the season commences
• Are up to date with COVID vaccinations and boosters
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, with special consideration given to those having experience with the desired age category
• Enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and a passion for teaching the game are essential to this position
• Ability to motivate and provide positive leadership to our student athletes by following our school and athletic mission
• High-level competitive playing experience (preferred)

Additional Information

Practice and Game Schedule:

Practices are 1.5 hours and meets are up to 2 hours, not including travel time. Varsity roles practice 4x per week and Middle School 3x per week. On meet days, athletes sometimes leave between 2:15pm-3:00pm, so candidates should be available at this time to travel to away games with the team. Home meets are at 4:30 pm.

The practice schedule is as consistent as it can be for each team. They are 1.5 hours each.

• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
• Wednesdays from 2:45 pm-5:00 pm

Additional Information

Please note that this is a part time and seasonal position averaging 4.5-10 hours a week. Coach pay rates range from $2,800.00-$4,500.00 per season, depending on coach level (assistant vs. head) and experience. You must be eligible to work in the United States and be living in New York or the surrounding area during the season.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.