Fencing Instructor –Junior Blues
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University
especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal persons,
persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas.
Deadline:
April 16, 2015
Number of
3–5
Positions:
Rate of Pay:
$17.50 – 29.00/hour
Position Start
January 13, 2015
Date:
Position End
April 30, 2015
Date:
Number of Hours 3 - 4
per week:
Classification:
Non Union, Casual
The Fencing Instructor is responsible for assisting with the development, delivery of the
Summary:
curriculum for their program and for the general safety, security and enjoyment of fencing
for participants in the program. We are looking for responsible, energetic and creative
people, who work well with children and who are completely committed to providing a
safe environment for our participants. Instructors will be required to teach skills, run drills,
organize matches and assist with equipment maintenance and inventory. Experience in
coaching and instruction of children 8 - 17 years old is an asset.
Duties include:
 Preparation of a curriculum for a fencing program
 Creation of lesson plans
 Ensuring facilities and equipment are prepared for all activities by preparing
equipment, communicating set up needs in advance and performing risk
management checks on the facility.
 Ensuring completion of all administrative paperwork including curriculums, lesson
plans, accident reports, staff evaluations and parent feedback forms.
 Maintaining positive relationships with parents/guardians of children, responding
to concerns.
 Responsible for building and maintaining positive group dynamics and ensuring
that all children participate, learn and enjoy their time in the program
 Ensuring that all children are treated with fairness, respect and understanding/
 Assisting in facilitating the inclusion of children with disabilities into the program
 Ensuring that all facility and program rules are met
 Ensuring that they are in compliance with all KPE policies and procedures
Minimum
Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum of one year of post secondary education completed. Preference is given to
candidates in senior years, post graduate or with teaching or coaching certificates
Experience:
One to two years instructing fencing to children. Experience instructing in a university
environment preferred
Other:
Candidate MUST be available Tuesday and Thursdays, 4 – 7pm
Standard First Aid certificate from Red Cross, Lifesaving Society or St. John’s Ambulance
issued not more than 3 years prior to April 30, 2105 - REQUIRED
 Basic Rescuer/Level C CPR certificate issued not more than 1 year prior to April 30,
2015 - REQUIRED
Skills:
 Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or leadership.
 Demonstrated experience in fencing instruction. NCCP or Ontario Fencing
Association certification preferred.
 Responsible, energetic, excellent customer service skills, adaptability and strong
teamwork skills are required.
 Ability to work with people with diverse abilities, ethnicities and sexual
orientations is essential.
Name Based Criminal Records Check: Employment is conditional upon providing proof
there are no relevant criminal records that would impact working in a position of
leadership and with children. Please note that UofT reserves the right to ask you for a
criminal records check at any time.
Method of
Application
Emergency Response Training: Candidates must have attended the Emergency Response
Training session from January 2015 or later.
Online application form is required:
http://fluidsurveys.com/s/JuniorBluesSpring2015/
Resume and cover letter to be emailed to:
[email protected]
Contact
Information:
Date Posted:
Subject line should include title of position.
Jen Leake
Manager, Children & Youth
[email protected]
55 Harbord St,
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2W6
April 6, 2015