Aquatics Fitness Instructor for Faculty & Staff Wellness

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty/Staff Fitness (FSF) program at Oregon State University invites applications for Aquatics Fitness Instructor positions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These professional faculty roles focus on delivering high-quality aquatics classes to university employees and community members.

We seek candidates with strong instructional skills, inclusive teaching philosophy, and the ability to design and assess courses that promote lifelong fitness and wellness.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree with 1 year teaching aquatics or swim instruction for ~104 hours/year; or an equivalent amount of instruction.
• Alternative: Associate’s degree with 3 years teaching fitness/aquatics; or High School Diploma with 5 years teaching plus fitness/aquatics certification.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications must be current by start of classes.
• Ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning and equitable teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices.

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

Instructional design

Inclusive teaching practices

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree with 1 year aquatics teaching experience (104 hrs/yr)

Associate's degree in Exercise Sports Science +3 years teaching

High School Diploma +5 years teaching + fitness/aquatics certs

CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Commitment to inclusive learning principles

Job description

The Faculty/Staff Fitness (FSF) program at Oregon State University invites applications for Aquatics Fitness Instructor positions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These professional faculty roles focus on delivering high-quality aquatics classes to university employees and community members.

We seek candidates with strong instructional skills, inclusive teaching philosophy, and the ability to design and assess courses that promote lifelong fitness and wellness.