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

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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.

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 programarea 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. Reviewslesson plans with the Recreation Supervisor/Program Coordinator prior to classand submits at the end of each session.
- Prepares and organizes program equipment andsupplies, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to the ProgramCoordinator/Recreation Supervisor any items needing replacement. Ensures thesite, equipment and supplies are appropriate to the activity and environment toreduce and minimize risk to other staff and participants.
- Keeps attendance records and checks withparticipants who have extended absences. Gives all new participant names that are not on the list to the ProgramCoordinator/Recreation Supervisor.
- Checks and ensures all participant emergencyand medical information is obtained through the completion of a personal dataform on the participants’ first day.
- Directly guides volunteers and PT Program Assistantsas required.
- Ensures safety at ALL times, enforcing safetyregulations as set out by the City of Markham sports, fitness, arts and leisureprograms policies
- Prepares and presents an orientation to patrons/participants at the beginning of each program session including:
- General rules and procedures of the programbeing taught
- Fitness and safety measures to be followed

Minimum Qualifications:





- High School Diplomarequired
- Post secondary education preferred. Technical and practical training in Fencing
- Minimum of 3 years of previous experienceinstructing individuals of all ages and ability levels in Fencing as well as more than three years of experiencelearning 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 theprinciples of Healthy Child Development. (Children ages 6 to 12 years)
- Certified in NCCP Level 2 theory andpractical.
- Currently active in Fencing
- Good verbal/written communication skills,leadership skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with adiversity of patrons and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Excellent customer service skills, strongcommunication with parents and participants and leadership skills.
- Ability to teach at a basic level (notcompetition 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 explicit, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- Accountable & Results Oriented:Demonstrates ethic

📌 Fencing Program Instructor I (Canada)
🏢 City of Markham
📍 Canada