Aquatics Fitness Instructor — Faculty/Staff Wellness

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for Aquatics Fitness Instructor positions within the Faculty Staff Fitness (FSF) program. Instructors teach FSF courses for university employees and community members, lead multiple weekly classes, and ensure safety and inclusivity across skill levels.

Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Positions are hourly, with classes scheduled in short blocks across days and evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of teaching experience in aquatics or swim skill instruction for a minimum of 2 1-hour classes per week (approximately 104 hours annually), or an equivalent amount of instruction experience.
• Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant field and three years teaching experience in field of fitness, aquatics, or aerobics.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and five (5) years teaching experience AND Certification in field of fitness, aquatics, or aerobics.
• CPR/AED certification must be obtained by start of classes.
• First Aid certification must be obtained by start of classes.

Responsibilities

• Instruct 2-5 classes per week.
• Class preparation.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Foster participant engagement.
• Class programming that accommodates diverse fitness levels and abilities.
• Substitute teach when needed for other classes.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Inclusive teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience (aquatics)

Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or equivalent

High School Diploma + 5 years teaching experience with certification

Job description

Oregon State University invites applications for Aquatics Fitness Instructor positions within the Faculty Staff Fitness (FSF) program. Instructors teach FSF courses for university employees and community members, lead multiple weekly classes, and ensure safety and inclusivity across skill levels.

Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Positions are hourly, with classes scheduled in short blocks across days and evenings.