The posting
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



