Youth Fencing Instructor at Hill House Inc. Youth Fencing Instructor at Hill House Inc. in Milton Village, Massachusetts Posted in about 23 hours ago.

Type:

full-time Job description:

Position:

Mondays fall, winter and spring youth foil fencing. Three 45 minutes classes on Monday starting at 4:30 and ending at 7:30PM. Schedule (starts): Sept 14th 2026

Overview:

The fencing instrctor will teach beginner, intermediate and advanced fencing to children ages 5-12. Participants will be introduced to the rules of the sport, the parts of the equipment, how to hold and the on-guard stance. Instructors will demonstrate basic footwork, the target area, basic attacks and preparations for attacks and defenses. Our weekly meetings will include practicing each of these introductory techniques. The beginner course touches upon common technical fencing terms such as piste, parry, riposte, etc. Safety in fencing is emphasized throughout the course. After taking a year of fencing at the beginner level, students will be considered for the intermediate level. The ideal candidate would be interested in building, creating, youth development, instructing elementary age students and having fun while learning. The ideal candidate has experience bringing a strong leading energy to youth programming and a versatile skillset to instruct a variety of different types of classes. This role would include a schedule as listed above with the potential to gain more hours into a significant part-time position. The Fencing Instructor must be a nurturing, mature, and responsible individual who loves to teach art to children and is comfortable with groups of children ages 5-12 years of age while offering guidance and reassurance to their parents or caregivers as their little ones grow within the ten-week session. Classes will be 45 minutes long. We are looking for instructors who will go above and beyond for our families and who will run a high quality, creative program! This position does not offer health or dental benefits.

Requirements:

Professional experience working with this age group and youth. Ability to interact with children and parents in a consistently positive manner. Ability to plan, organize and run age-appropriate art projects for a 10-week session. Successfully complete a background check and provide references when asked. Ensure safety and inspect all equipment. Ability to set up and clear away all equipment (up to 25lbs) before and after class.

Organization:

Hill House is a nonprofit community center located on Beacon Hill that serves Boston's diverse downtown neighborhoods. Hill House has truly become the 'backyard in the city' for thousands of families. Hill House is one of the most successful community centers in the area and one of the fastest growing. This is an opportunity for an enterprising individual to help shape that growth while respecting and leveraging Hill House's strong history.

Our Mission:

The mission of Hill House is to provide programs, services and activities to meet the diverse social, educational, cultural and recreational needs of individuals and families residing in Boston's downtown neighborhoods. Through quality programs, collaborative partnerships and volunteer support, Hill House seeks to build and foster a strong sense of urban community and improve the quality of life for residents of all ages.

Our Values:

COMMUNITY

Our commitment is to our community. We focus on the community wants & needs first. Our mission is to bring people together, and we do that by listening, responding, and ensuring an environment of warmth and welcoming. We are the connectivity that binds our neighbors, community, and the larger city.

HAPPINESS & FUN

Promote happiness for our families, program participants, and our staff and volunteers to create a happy organization! We do this by infusing fun into all we do. We let our inner child and zest for life shine!

ENRICHMENT

Provide high quality programming to support physical, mental, creative, social, and emotional growth. The center of every program is about building skills, enjoyment, and an enriching experience.

INCLUSIVENESS

We strive to make our organization as inclusive, diverse, and accessible as possible and to make sure the opportunity provided in our programs is available to any who wish to participate. We reflect the diversity of what it means to live in our city.

TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION

We are only as strong as the sum of our parts and that means no individual can do it alone. We emphasize teamwork on the fields, in the classroom, and in the office. We support each other, our community, and our mission.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Experience:

fencing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person