FOIL COACH REQUIRED: CAMBRIDGE SWORD FENCING CLUB

Cambridge Sword Fencing Club is looking for a full-time foil coach to develop and take up a partnership of a successful foil club in Cambridge and surrounding villages.

From Cambridge Sword Fencing Club:

Opportunity to develop and take up a partnership of a successful foil club. This a full-time role for the successful candidate.

Cambridge Sword Fencing Club is seeking a skilled and experienced foil fencing coach (at least Level 2 qualified) to help lead the further expansion and development of this very successful club.

This is a role requiring solid coaching skills and entrepreneurial flair – further business/commercial training and coach education will be provided. The vision is for the new coach to grow the club and eventually take on full control with guidance and support from the current club leader and owner.

Historically the club has been for U18s but now has great potential to add further after school sessions, one-to-one coaching sessions and develop an adult membership in a very fencing-receptive area of the country!

Cambridge Sword has always produced many enthusiastic “fencers for life” with success at the regional level, but now wants to extend its ambitions and develop successful fencers for the national and international stage – this is a huge opportunity for the right person.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the sport and be able to inspire and motivate young and older athletes to achieve their full potential. The coach will be responsible for teaching and training individuals of varying ages and skill levels in the art of foil fencing.

Teaching inc 1-2-1 will be term-time weekdays (except Friday) from 15.30 to 21:00 and all-day Saturday 09.30 to 16.30, plus holiday camps/courses and competition support.

The salary will be competitive for an initial 30-hour week (ratio teaching and admin 2:1) PLUS 1-2-1 lessons conservatively worth £10k p/a. In addition, new sessions added and developed by the new coach (assisted initially by current owner) will be remunerated differently to reward the effort and commitment to growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the promotion and expansion of the club, including developing relationships with new schools thereby increasing the number of sessions and extending hours where appropriate.
• Develop the existing positive relationships with local schools, sports centres, county association, etc.
• Assist in management of part time coaches and development/expansion of their sessions.
• Develop a local schools’ team league.
• Develop and run half term and school-holiday beginner’s courses.
• Contribute to the development of our U12 and performance squads.
• Assist with running county inter-club competitions.
• Provide individual and group instruction to athletes of different ages and skill levels.
• Prepare athletes for competitions and tournaments, including physical conditioning and mental preparation.
• Develop positive relationships with athletes, parents, and other coaches.
• Assist with organisation and admin of the club to include and not limited to management of, inventory, kit maintenance, comms and marketing, laundry, basic armoury.

Additional questions for applicants:

• What will you bring to this role?
• What is your aspiration as a coach?
• How would you describe yourself?

If you meet the coaching qualification requirement, have car and licence, and are passionate about foil fencing and want the freedom and financial benefits that comes with owning your own company, you are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity to grow this successful and thriving club.

Salary: £34,000 p/a with huge potential to increase.

Application deadline: 30th April 2025

Please apply via: headcoach@cambridgesword.co.uk

Or call Sarah Paveley for more information or an informal chat: 07837933603

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