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 are reviewed as positions become available, and qualified candidates may be contacted when openings arise. The FSF Program serves university employees and affiliated community members with fitness offerings designed for participants ranging from beginners to highly trained. Instructors deliver high-quality fitness classes that support employee wellness and encourage lifelong physical activity. Classes are offered in short blocks throughout the day and week, including early mornings, lunch times, and evenings. An instructor may, for example, teach the same one-hour class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The position involves teaching two to five classes per week. Instructors must be able to demonstrate fitness activities for the duration of class. Physical demands may include lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, twisting, and other activity associated with fitness classes. The anticipated start date is October 16, 2026. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience, within the listed range of $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 fitness activity to participants for the duration of class.
- Ability to meet physical demands that may include lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, and twisting.
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
- Instruct two to five classes per week.
- Prepare for classes.
- 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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Job Type
Full-time
