Adjunct Faculty: Physical Education (Strength & Conditioning)

Aims Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 14,474 - 41,883; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for Aims courses

Access to the PERC gym

Free parking on all campuses

Additional retirement programs available

Job summary

Aims Community College is seeking an Exercise Professional to teach courses on strength and conditioning. The ideal candidate will be experienced in developing lesson plans, delivering lectures, and adapting exercises for diverse skill levels.

This part-time role requires flexibility in scheduling morning, daytime, and evening classes. Benefits include tuition waivers for employees and access to campus facilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field + CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree + 2,000 hours experience + CPR certification.
• Associate’s degree + 4,000 hours experience + CPR certification.
• Current relevant certification + 10,000 hours experience + CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to strength and conditioning at Aims Community College.
• Prepare and deliver lectures on physical fitness topics.
• Evaluate student learning and provide academic guidance.

Skills

Strength and conditioning knowledge

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

Relevant certification and CPR certification

Job description

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 looks for 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.

Duties

This exercise professional will teach courses related to strength and conditioning. Ideal candidates will be well‑versed in teaching areas such as strength, conditioning, and overall physical fitness.

Some of the duties include but are not limited to preparing and delivering lectures, developing course content, assessing student learning, and providing academic guidance. The position requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate morning, daytime, and evening classes.

This exercise professional assumes responsibility for teaching all aspects of the assigned sports and activity classes below:

• Weight Training I
• Conditioning Lab
• Walking and Jogging
• Body Sculpting and Toning
• Fitness Circuit Training
• Cross Training

Job Duties

• Instruct high‑quality strength and conditioning 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field plus current Heartsaver CPR certification and a relevant certification if applicable.
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field plus 2,000 hours of related experience plus current Heartsaver CPR certification and a relevant certification if applicable.
• Associate’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field plus 4,000 hours of related experience plus current Heartsaver CPR certification and a relevant certification if applicable.
• A current relevant certification plus 10,000 hours of related experience plus Heartsaver CPR certification.
• A pre‑employment post‑offer physical exam will be required of the selected candidate. Physical effort is 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 required upon hire)
• Current Heartsaver CPR certification

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 required documents need to be submitted with every application. Upon hire current Aims Community College Faculty are not required to submit transcripts if official transcripts are already on file.

Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials. Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than six months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay. Upon hire, all positions require a criminal background check, and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. A conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.