Fencing Coach

The Qatar Fencing Federation has two Fencing Coach positions vacant (one in foil and one in epee):

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EPEE and FOIL

• 6-8 years of related experience of which a minimum of 8 to 10 years as athlet first and coach after

• Good experience in Fencing as a player

• Fencing Coach Accreditation/certification (grade 3) issued by an official and recognized Body/Academy/University

• Sport science degree is recommended

•Ability to show progressive development of U8 to U17 fencers

• Must be able to independently develop a training schedule for a group of fencers with widely divergent skills

• High level of computer literacy would be preferred

KEY CORE ACTIVITIES

Preparation & Planning

• Assist the Head Coach in the preparation of an the annual program of training and competition

• Prepare annual coaching programme scheme for specific areas of responsibility

• Prepare session plans for each session that is delivered

• Prepare Individualised Integrated Performance Plans for athletes from grade 3 and above

• Provide to the Head Coach with reports about the activities

Coaching Delivery

Deliver high quality, age-appropriate fencing coaching to the athletes by:

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics and techniques

• Monitoring and enhancing performance by providing tuition, encouragement and constructive feedback

• Identifying strengths and weaknesses and taking actions to encourage strengths and rectify weaknesses

• Advising about health and lifestyle issues

• Undertaking administrative tasks including records of attendance and regular reports on each student-athlete

• Assisting with sports promotion/development

• Working with coaches and the Aspire Academy staff to develop and implement athletic training and activity to improve overall athletic skills of athletes

For the application please, send the CV, the documents proving the certifications and any letters of reference