Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool- 2026/2027: Strength & Conditioning
About The Position
The Faculty-Staff Fitness Program (FSF), part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences within Oregon State University’s College of Health, invites applications for one or more professional faculty instructors to teach FSF courses during the 2026–2027 fiscal year. Applications to the recruitment pool are reviewed as positions become available, and qualified candidates will be contacted when openings arise. FSF supports employee wellness at Oregon State University and serves more than 800 participants each academic term with a range of fitness offerings. The program is designed for participants from beginners to highly trained individuals. Strength and conditioning instructors contribute to the program’s mission by delivering effective, evidence-based fitness experiences that promote lifelong physical activity and wellness. Instructors will teach 2–5 classes per week and develop programming that accommodates diverse fitness levels and abilities. This is an hourly position. Classes are scheduled 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 anticipated start date is October 16, 2026. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience, with a listed range of $20.46–$27.92.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and teaching-experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree and one year of teaching experience in strength training formats for at least two one-hour classes per week (approximately 104 hours annually), or equivalent instruction experience; an associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or a relevant discipline and three years of teaching experience in strength training formats; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of teaching experience, plus an NCCA certification in group exercise, strength training, or personal training formats.
- Hold CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes.
- Demonstrate a commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
- Be able to demonstrate physical fitness activities to participants for the duration of class.
- Be able to meet the physical demands associated with fitness activity classes, which 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, strength training, or personal training formats; preferred certifying organizations include ACSM, NSCA, ACE, and NASM.
- Enrollment in or completion of a Kinesiology or 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 2–5 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
Part-time
