Adjunct Faculty: Physical Education (Health & Human Performance)

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee on Aims/tu

Access to the PERC gym for employee &

Aims Discount program

Free parking on all campuses

PERA employer benefits

Supplemental retirement programs

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks an exercise professional to teach courses related to physical fitness and lifelong wellness. You will develop course content, deliver lectures, and assess student learning, including group fitness classes and fitness-program development.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, guiding participants, and addressing emergencies with strong communication and leadership. A pre-employment physical and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s, Bachelor’s, or Associate degree in related field with substantial hours of related experience and CPR certification.
• Pre-employment physical exam required; physical effort includes lifting, bending, standing and walking.
• Keep CPR certification current and maintain relevant credentials as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to physical fitness and lifelong wellness.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, develop course content, assess student learning and provide academic guidance.
• Instruct group fitness classes and develop fitness programs.
• Ensure safety, supervise equipment use, and address emergencies promptly.
• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Education

Master’s degree (exercise science / health and human performance / exercise physiology)

Bachelor’s degree (exercise science / health and human performance / exercise physiology)

Associate degree (exercise science / health and human performance / exercise physiology)

Pre-employment post-offer physical exam required

Tools

Heartsaver CPR certification

Job description

Based on course content, wages will range from $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit.

In certain instances, due to low enrollment, faculty payment will be based on part-time per credit pay and pro-rated on a 10% per student basis.

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach.

This exercise professional will be teaching courses related to physical fitness. This position involves teaching group fitness classes and developing fitness programs for lifelong wellness. Some of the duties in this position include but are not limited to, preparing and delivering lectures, developing course content, assessing student learning, and providing academic guidance.

Work hours:

• This position requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate morning, daytime, and evening classes.

Job Duties:

• This exercise professional assumes responsibility for teaching all aspects of the assigned physical fitness classes listed: Health and Wellness, Fitness Concepts, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Anatomical Kinesiology, Intro to Exercise and Health Sciences, Certified Personal Trainer Prep.
• Instruct high-quality health and human performance classes to Aims Community College students and staff as scheduled.
• Embrace and apply the College’s purpose, vision, mission, and commitment to diversity. Clearly explain and demonstrate exercises and equipment.
• Provide modifications tailored to various skill levels.
• Supervise and assist class participants in utilizing equipment.
• Instruct participants on safe equipment usage and intervene in unsafe actions. Address inquiries regarding class content.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Display effective leadership and organizational abilities.
• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all class participants.
• Promptly address risk management issues as they arise.
• Document all emergencies and injuries accurately and promptly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field (exercise science, health and human performance, exercise physiology, etc.) plus 2,000 hours of related experience plus current Heartsaver CPR certification OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (exercise science, health and human performance, exercise physiology, etc.) plus 4,000 hours of related experience plus current Heartsaver CPR certification OR
• Associate degree in a related field (exercise science, health and human performance, exercise physiology, etc.) plus 8,000 hours of related experience plus current Heartsaver CPR certification OR
• A current relevant certification plus 10,000 hours or related experience plus current Heartsaver CPR certification.
• A pre-employment post-offer physical exam will be required of the selected candidate. Physical effort required, including but not limited to lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking.
• Confident and knowledgeable about the course subject matter and technique.
• If applicable, maintain an accredited sport or activity-specific certification or license.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)
• Current Heartsaver CPR certification.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have preformed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Upload these required additional documents" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process

Faculty:

Upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services www.naces.org or Association of International Credential Evaluators www.aice-eval.org lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials. All