Fencing Graduate Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Fencing Graduate Assistant

Academic Year

2025-2026

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Fencing Graduate Assistant

Academic Year

2025-2026

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Fencing Graduate Assistant is responsible for duties including but not limited to assistance with travel plans, set up for games & practices, managing equipment, game and practice video, operations, social media, community service, and organizing team events. The Fencing Graduate Assistant reports to the Head Fencing Coach.

This position is open to UIW Graduate Students only.

Essential Functions

• Work with fencing student athletes throughout the year.
• Assisting in many roles relating to the development of the fencing program.
• Travel with the team during the fencing season.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Excellent oral, written communication, and organizational skills. - Ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions. - Follow the mission of the university. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

| | Required Education |
UIW graduate student. | | Required Work Experience |
One (1) year of prior fencing experience. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Experience with Microsoft Office and Photoshop. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
None. | | Work Hours |
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. | | Physical Demands |
Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist high. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | STU1433PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Part Time | | Job Category | Students | | Desired Start Date | 08/01/2025 | | Multi-Hire Pool | No | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Head Fencing Coach | | Salary | $2,100 Stipend + Tuition Waiver | | Open Date | 06/23/2025 | | Close Date | 05/15/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
None. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a UIW Graduate student?

   • Yes
   • No
   • Applied - Awaiting Acceptance

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * How many years of fencing experience do you have?

   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years

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