Fencing Program Instructor I

Department and Commission: Recreation, Community Services
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Posting Date: October 15, 2026
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

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Job Summary:

Plans, organizes, instructs, and leads fencing programs for children, youth, and adult participants. Teaches fundamental and advanced fencing techniques, safety procedures, footwork, bladework, and tactical skills in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. Ensures a positive and safe environment for participants and peers.

Location: Angus Glen C.C

Hours of Work: Evenings & Weekends: Must be available for various evenings and weekends throughout the week and be willing to occasionally cover shifts for staff absences.

Job Duties

• Facilitates, leads and supervises a Fencing program area for the assigned participants. The purpose of the instruction context is to create an understanding of the basic techniques and skills of Fencing being taught.
• Organizes and writes lesson plans to be handed in by week two of the program. Develops lesson plans specific to the abilities of Fencing. Reviews lesson plans with the Recreation Supervisor/Program Coordinator prior to class and submits at the end of each session.
• Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacement. Ensures the site, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment to reduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.
• Keeps attendance records and checks with participants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the Program Coordinator/Recreation Supervisor.
• Checks and ensures all participant emergency and medical information is obtained through the completion of a personal data form on the participants’ first day.
• Directly guides volunteers and PT Program Assistants as required.
• Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safety regulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisure programs policies
• Prepares and presents an orientation to patrons/participants at the beginning of each program session including:
• General rules and procedures of the program being taught
• Fitness and safety measures to be followed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Post secondary education preferred. Technical and practical training in Fencing
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience instructing individuals of all ages and ability levels in Fencing as well as more than three years of experience learning and developing technique/expertise in the discipline is required
• Current certifications in Standard First Aid OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED
• High Five Certificate and adherence to the principles of Healthy Child Development. (Children ages 6 to 12 years)
• Certified in NCCP Level 2 theory and practical.
• Currently active in Fencing
• Good verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Excellent customer service skills, strong communication with parents and participants and leadership skills.
• Ability to teach at a basic level (not competition level) in Fencing

Core Behaviours

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behavior and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Core Values

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused: putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment:

Successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening letter as determined by the City of Markham as a condition of employment.

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