Head Men's and Women's Fencing Coach
Wheaton College, MA
Norton, MA
Full-time
Education
Posted on June 6, 2023
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number:
0600986
Position Title:
Head Men's and Women's Fencing Coach
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Full-Time
Staff Term:
10 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Athletics
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Wheaton College, anNCAADivisionIIIinstitution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate and caring individual to serve as the inaugural Head Coach of Men's & Women's Fencing. This individual will recruit, build and lead our newly created intercollegiate fencing program. The Head Coach will spend their initial year preparing for the program's first ever season in 2024-25. Once the program is created, the Head Coach prepares the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season, including in-season and non-traditional practices, scouting of opponents and match preparation. Develop a recruiting plan and evaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Prepare and manage operating, recruiting and fundraising budgets. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Serve in an administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Athletic Administration. Comply with allNCAADivisionIII, Conference and Wheaton College rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
2+ years of intercollegiate fencing assistant coaching experience (or equivalent experience within club coaching, national team coaching and/or interscholastic high school coaching within the sport of fencing). Bachelor's Degree required. A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of head coaching experience at the intercollegiate level (or equivalent head coaching experience within the sport of fencing).CPR/AED/First Aid certified preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation andbenefitsprogram.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The salary range for the position is: $60,000-$70,000
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, bend, sit, kneel regularly and the ability to maneuver between these positions regularly for multiple hours at a time. Ability to lift 20-45 pound objects regularly. Ability to travel by car, bus, plane and various modes of transportation.
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
College actively encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.
Posting Date:
03/07/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax
508-286-8213
Special Instructions to Candidates:
To prevent the infection and spread ofCOVID-19 and as an integral part of our public health and safety measures, Wheaton College requires that all successful applicants hired provide proof of full vaccination and one booster forCOVID-19 at the time of employment, unless an exemption from this policy is requested and approved. Applicants believing that they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief should inform the Office of Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended.
References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Posting Number:
0600986
Position Title:
Head Men's and Women's Fencing Coach
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Full-Time
Staff Term:
10 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Athletics
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Wheaton College, anNCAADivisionIIIinstitution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate and caring individual to serve as the inaugural Head Coach of Men's & Women's Fencing. This individual will recruit, build and lead our newly created intercollegiate fencing program. The Head Coach will spend their initial year preparing for the program's first ever season in 2024-25. Once the program is created, the Head Coach prepares the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season, including in-season and non-traditional practices, scouting of opponents and match preparation. Develop a recruiting plan and evaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Prepare and manage operating, recruiting and fundraising budgets. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Serve in an administrative capacity as needed and directed by the Athletic Administration. Comply with allNCAADivisionIII, Conference and Wheaton College rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
2+ years of intercollegiate fencing assistant coaching experience (or equivalent experience within club coaching, national team coaching and/or interscholastic high school coaching within the sport of fencing). Bachelor's Degree required. A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of head coaching experience at the intercollegiate level (or equivalent head coaching experience within the sport of fencing).CPR/AED/First Aid certified preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation andbenefitsprogram.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The salary range for the position is: $60,000-$70,000
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience.
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, bend, sit, kneel regularly and the ability to maneuver between these positions regularly for multiple hours at a time. Ability to lift 20-45 pound objects regularly. Ability to travel by car, bus, plane and various modes of transportation.
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
College actively encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.
Posting Date:
03/07/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax
508-286-8213
Special Instructions to Candidates:
To prevent the infection and spread ofCOVID-19 and as an integral part of our public health and safety measures, Wheaton College requires that all successful applicants hired provide proof of full vaccination and one booster forCOVID-19 at the time of employment, unless an exemption from this policy is requested and approved. Applicants believing that they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief should inform the Office of Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended.
References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Resume