Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Rhythmic/Dance
About The Position
The Faculty-Staff Fitness (FSF) Program, part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences within Oregon State University’s College of Health, invites applications for one or more Rhythmic Dance Instructors to teach FSF courses during the 2026–2027 fiscal year. These are hourly professional faculty positions. Applications to this recruitment pool are reviewed as needed, and qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. The FSF Program serves university employees and affiliated community members, offering fitness classes for participants ranging from beginners to highly trained individuals. Instructors deliver high-quality, evidence-based fitness experiences that promote lifelong physical activity and wellness, while supporting an inclusive environment and accommodating varied fitness levels and abilities. Instructors teach approximately 2–5 classes per week. Class times may include early mornings, lunch periods, and evenings, scheduled in short blocks throughout the day and week. The role requires demonstrating physical fitness activities for the duration of class and may involve lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, twisting, and other physical demands associated with fitness classes. The anticipated start date is October 16, 2026. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience; the listed salary range is $20.46–$27.92.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of teaching experience in rhythmic formats for at least two one-hour classes per week (approximately 104 hours annually), or an equivalent amount of instruction experience; OR an associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or a relevant discipline and three years of teaching experience in rhythmic formats; OR a high school diploma or equivalent, five years of teaching experience, and an NCCA certification in group exercise and rhythmic formats.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes.
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
- Ability to demonstrate physical fitness activities to participants for the duration of class.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform bending, twisting, and other physical activities associated with fitness classes.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Kinesiology or a relevant discipline.
- NCCA certification in group exercise and rhythmic formats.
- Enrollment in or completion of a Kinesiology/Public Health program and completion of a practicum or internship within the Faculty Staff Fitness organization in a field applicable to the position.
- Five or more years of teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and instruct 2–5 fitness classes per week.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
- Foster participant engagement.
- Program classes to accommodate diverse fitness levels and abilities.
- Substitute teach other classes when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
