Head Epee Coach – Nashville Academy of Fencing (Part-Time or Full-Time)

The Nashville Academy of Fencing (NAF) is looking for a head epee coach to run and grow our community-focused program in one of the fastest-growing metros in the country.

About NAF

  • 501(c)(7) non-profit, run by and for its members, founded in 2021
  • ~70 members. Our membership has almost tripled in three years.
  • A real mix of ages, so you'd be coaching kids, teens, and adults. Of the 61 members with an age on file:
    • Ages 12 and under: 20 (33%)
    • Ages 13-20: 18 (30%)
    • Ages 21-39: 12 (20%)
    • Ages 40+: 11 (18%)
    About 6 in 10 members are under 21, so strong youth teaching skills matter.
  • Dedicated, fully equipped salle with 4 grounded strips.
  • Mostly epee, with some foil and sabre fencers who drop in for open bouting.
  • Two A-rated vet epee fencers currently serve as co-head coaches. We also sent a fencer to the 2026 Vet World Championships!
  • We're passionate about fencing, but we have day jobs. We want a coach who can take the program further than we can on nights and weekends.

What we're looking for

  • At least 2 years of coaching experience in epee (foil and/or sabre is a plus)
  • Ability to plan and run a training curriculum for all levels, youth through adult, recreational through competitive
  • Builds class schedules and teaches youth in a fun, engaging way
  • Communicates well with athletes and parents
  • Willing to do limited travel to support competitive fencers
  • Helps promote NAF and fencing, including social media outreach to drive enrollment
  • Entrepreneurial, affable, "can-do" attitude
  • Able to pass SafeSport training and a background check

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Bonus / progressive compensation tied to membership growth
  • Health insurance, PTO, and continuing education, depending on compensation structure
  • Full control over the coaching curriculum
  • Full administrative support from the NAF Board
  • Coaching support from experienced members
  • This role reports to the NAF Board of Directors, composed of veteran fencers and parents

About Nashville

Home to 1.4 million people, Nashville adds nearly 100 new residents a day. The region has grown 8% since 2020 and is projected to grow another 10% by 2035. It's a diverse city (140+ languages spoken in Metro schools), with a big music scene, great food, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Frist Art Museum, and both NFL and NHL teams. Healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, IT, and recording are major local industries. Cost of living is reasonable, and there's no state or local income tax.

To Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and anything else relevant to info@nafencing.org. Please have references available.

NAF treats everyone with dignity, respects every member's background, and maintains a safe, welcoming environment for all.