Physical Education/Health & Fitness Science Instructor

Cape Fear Community College • Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students and assist in administration of the laboratory facility. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, providing classroom and laboratory instruction, developing class outlines and lesson plans, encouraging a variety of teaching strategies, developing and preparing tests, reviewing instructional materials, supervising the use of instructional equipment, participating in program and curriculum evaluation, acting as an advisor and counselor to students, assisting in training new part-time faculty, maintaining accurate student records, staying abreast of new developments in academic fields, overseeing policies and procedures, participating in student recruitment, serving on college committees, and acting as a liaison for the Health & Fitness Science Program. Other important functions include ensuring adherence to safe work practices, assessing and revising lesson formats, overseeing field studies, demonstrating community involvement, and performing related duties.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher in relevant field
• Personal Trainer Certification or obtain within 6 months of accepting position
• Group Exercise Training Certification or obtain within 6 months of accepting position
• Proficient in various computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Minimum of three years qualifying work-related experience
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: Making observations, Reading and writing, Communicating with others, Operating assigned equipment, Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include: Standing or sitting for extended periods of time, Operating assigned equipment, Handling varied tasks simultaneously, Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of: Making sound decisions, Responding to questions, Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in post-secondary education in related area of study.
• Experience in course development

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.
• Develop class outlines and establish guidelines for various courses; prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials; schedule classroom activities and select appropriate texts.
• Encourage a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and clinical applications.
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student academic and clinical performance; grade and record individual scores.
• Review available instructional materials; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to program director.
• Supervise the use of and operation of various instructional equipment; provide instructional demonstrations on mechanical machinery or other equipment as appropriate; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
• Participate in systematic program evaluation.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; ensure that the curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities, which prepare students to enter into the profession.
• Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed.
• Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as required.
• Assist in training and calibration of new part-time faculty; laboratory protocols, use of instructional equipment and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs.
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various assigned academic fields; participate in professional development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts.
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs.
• Serve as liaison for the Health & Fitness Science Program with other health science programs, college departments, division, agencies, industries, organizations, and community partners.
• Ensure adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various textbooks and select books to be used for future classes.
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.
• Demonstrate community involvement.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Participate in development of extramural locations and coordinate assignment to these sites.

Benefits

• Unofficial transcripts and/or training certifications must be submitted in addition to the application.
• Official transcripts for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date are required.
• If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level