Fencing Coach position in Burlington, MA

[guardup]

Looking for Part-Time Fencing Coach

Guard Up! of Burlington, MA is looking for an experienced fencer with a background in teaching and a solid foundation in safe technique. Must enjoy working with kids and be able to attend (paid) meetings as well as teaching class in the evenings and, if possible, on Saturdays. USFA or USCA certification a plus but not required. Reliable transportation required.

Guard Up! is a family-oriented training facility for various forms of swordsmanship with emphasis on recreational education as opposed to competitions.

Please call (781) 271-1491 to apply.

[oiuyt]

Meghan-

The "research" section of your website still says that the papers and articles are "coming soon". When do you anticipate starting to have them posted? Until then do you have a (partial or complete) list of topics/titles?

-B

[guardup]

Meghan-

The "research" section of your website still says that the papers and articles are "coming soon". When do you anticipate starting to have them posted? Until then do you have a (partial or complete) list of topics/titles?

-B

Unfortunately, the research area was a great idea for when we had the time and resources to pursue organizing material in a presentable manner.

But we do hope to have something before the end of this year. Some examples are articles on recreational teaching methodology, historical interpretations and even a study by our Armorer on the average life span of various pieces of equipment (for equipment budget purposes).

The challenge is getting the time (and person) to organize the material and post it.

[oiuyt]

If you remember, can you start a thread when material does go up?

Sounds like the articles are likely to draw interest from the community here.

(and sorry about jacking your thread)

-B

[guardup]

If you remember, can you start a thread when material does go up?

Sounds like the articles are likely to draw interest from the community here.

(and sorry about jacking your thread)

-B

No problem. Thanks for your interest. Now if you know of any fun fencing coaches for hire in the Boston Suburbs...

[guardup]

We are also looking for Historical Fencing and Swordsmanship instructors for kids and for adults. Historical Fencing instructors should have a research background in Renaissance or Medieval Swordsmanship.

Please call (781) 271-1491 or visit www.guardup.com to apply.

[guardup]

Addendum: We have had a significant number of requests for weekly classes in Rapier as well. Please call (781) 271-1491 or visit www.guardup.com to apply.

[Slim]

Addendum: We have had a significant number of requests for weekly classes in Rapier as well. Please call (781) 271-1491 or visit www.guardup.com to apply.

I'd be happy to apply as soon as my competitive lightsabre class concludes. How's your insurance?

[guardup]

I'd be happy to apply as soon as my competitive lightsabre class concludes. How's your insurance?

That depends on whether you use Duracells or Energizers...

[guardup]

Looking for Part-Time Fencing Coach and Part-Time Rapier or Historical Fencing Coach

Guard Up! of Burlington, MA is looking for an experienced fencer with a background in teaching and a solid foundation in safe technique. Must enjoy working with kids and be able to attend (paid) meetings as well as teaching class in the evenings and, if possible, on Saturdays. USFA or USCA certification a plus but not required. Reliable transportation required.

We are also looking for Historical Fencing or Rapier instructors for kids and for adults. Instructors should have a research background in Renaissance or Medieval Swordsmanship.

Guard Up! is a family-oriented training facility for various forms of swordsmanship with emphasis on recreational education as opposed to competitions.

Please call (781) 271-1491 or email meghan@guardup.com to apply. Feel free to pass this on to anyone you know who might be interested. Thank you!

[Adler]

. USFA or USCA certification a plus but not required.

Am I the only person who find this a bit worrying?

[Craig]

Am I the only person who find this a bit worrying?

There are quite a few very high level coaches who have no "official" certification with the USFA or USFCA.

Guardup has their own coaching philosophy/program so I suspect that applicants will be rated against and taught their methodology.

Craig

[guardup]

Thank you, Craig.

Yes, we do have our own coaching program - however, we also have had instructors with USFA certifications.

Since our facility places more emphasis on fencing as a recreational activity as opposed to competitive, our primary concern is that students learn safe techniques (ie. instructors have to be able to teach safe lunges with proper foot/knee/hip position) and have fun in the class.

If a fencing coach with significant coaching and competitive experience wishes to teach a more competitive class, this is also an option - but we don't have many of these classes. Most of our students love fencing for the physical aspect (improved coordination, balance, etc) and social aspect (hang out with like-minded people).

Our coaches are paid not just to teach class, but for time to develop curriculum and for staff meetings. As well, we have a new program that *pays* coaches to take classes with our higher level coaches (yes, both the coach taking the class and the coach teaching the class get paid for the class) and even pays fees for some coaches to continue their training with other, higher level schools.

We place high emphasis on our coaches' training... but don't limit it to traditional methods.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly at (781) 271-1491.

Thank you!
Meghan Gardner
Director
Guard Up Inc.