Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is hiring for summer ! Much More Than Just Another Summer Job…Camp Mah-Kee-Nac offers an unforgettable summer job experience in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, just a few hours from both Boston and New York City. Staff live and work in a stunning lakeside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and a close-knit camp…
What Are Fencing Jobs at Summer Camp?
Fencing Jobs at Summer Camps
Fencing jobs at summer camps are a wonderful fit for current and former competitive fencers, coaches, and fencing club instructors who want to share the sport’s elegance with eager young athletes. From traditional sleepaway camps with weekly fencing electives to specialty fencing residential camps offering serious foil, epee, and saber training, fencing staff create one of the most disciplined and rewarding programs of the summer.
As a fencing instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach footwork, bladework, distance, and tactics while running drills, sparring sessions, and intra-camp bouts. You’ll manage equipment, ensure mask and lame fit, and uphold strict safety protocols. Many co-ed residential camps blend fencing into broader athletics programs, while specialty fencing camps run intensive week-long programs with film review, ranked bouts, and individualized coaching throughout the summer.
What does a fencing instructor at summer camp do?
You’ll teach footwork, bladework, distance, and tactics while running drills, sparring, and intra-camp bouts. Most sleepaway camps with fencing programs run daily lessons throughout the summer camp season.
What background works best for fencing jobs at sleepaway camps?
Collegiate fencing experience, club coaching backgrounds, and USFA Moniteur or Maitre d’Armes credentials are highly valued. Specialty fencing camps often prefer coaches with NCAA, national team, or international competitive backgrounds.
Do summer camps offer foil, epee, and saber?
Specialty fencing residential camps typically run all three weapons. Traditional co-ed sleepaway camps often focus on one or two weapons depending on staff expertise. Equipment and weapon mix vary by program scope.
What does the pay look like for fencing jobs at summer camps?
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which makes the overall summer camp package noticeably more valuable than the base figure.
Can international fencers work at summer camps?
Yes — many specialty residential camps hire international fencing coaches through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, and Camp Leaders. International coaches with strong national team backgrounds are highly sought at sleepaway camps each summer.
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Camp Mah-Kee-Nac
Fencing
Chipinaw & Silver Lake
85 Silver Lake Rd.
Swan Lake, New York 12783
United States
Chipinaw and Silver Lake are hiring for summer ! Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake. Our summer camp is only as good as the staff it hires. That is why we search the globe for the most experienced and enthusiastic staff members we can find, from England to…
