Head Coach - Mens and Womens Fencing

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Athletics, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Competitive Research, Customer Relations, Diversity, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sports Management, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Head Coach - Men's and Women's Fencing Posting Category Athletics Salary Grade 04 Salary Plan Professional Non Bargaining Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Men's Fencing Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1 Job Summary

Provides leadership of all facets of the men's and women's fencing program to ensure a quality program and successful Division I team. Actively builds, monitors, and promotes a standard of excellence in academic success, compliance, community service, diversity and inclusion, and student health and safety. Recruits and oversees student-athletes including training and competition. Monitors and supports academic success of student-athletes. Builds and maintains public awareness of the program. Performs other functionally relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent.
  • One (1) year of experience coaching fencing at the high school, collegiate or equivalent level.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to establish driver eligibility under CSU's Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in sports management or related field.
  • Three (3) years of head coaching experience in collegiate fencing.
  • Familiarity with Northeast Ohio region.
  • Professional experience in a urban higher education environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and legislation and committed to abiding by them.
  • Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a "Customer Focus" attitude and delivery.
  • Possess the ability to effectively plan and coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
  • Possess the ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and decision-making abilities.
  • Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information.

Requisition Number PT0703830S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week Work Schedule Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 04/30/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 05/08/2026 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

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    • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting

  • Internal Job Posting

  • Agency Referral

  • Advertisement/Publication

  • Personal Referral

  • CSU Website

  • Other

  • If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
  • Yes

  • No

    • Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes

  • No

Application Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

About the Company

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Cleveland State University