Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Rhythmic/Dance

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Faculty Staff Fitness (FSF) Program at Oregon State University invites applications for Rhythmic Dance Instructors to teach FSF courses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These are professional faculty positions and applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Instructors will lead high-quality fitness classes for university employees and community members, focusing on inclusivity and evidence-based practices. This hourly role supports a year-round wellness mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year rhythmic teaching experience (or equivalent).
• Associate’s degree with 3 years rhythmic formats teaching.
• High School diploma with 5 years rhythmic teaching and NCCA certification.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by start of classes.
• Commitment to promoting inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rhythmic fitness instruction

Inclusive environment

Safety and class management

Education

Bachelor’s degree with rhythmic teaching experience

Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science

High school diploma with teaching experience and NCCA cert

Tools

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

NCCA certification (group exercise)

Job description

Department:

Faculty/Staff Fitness Program

Applications will be considered throughout the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Job Summary:

The Faculty-Staff Fitness (FSF) Program, a part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences within the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more Rhythmic Dance Instructors to teach FSF courses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These are professional faculty positions.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

We passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive. Housed in the College of Health, the Faculty Staff Fitness program is designed to accommodate everyone — from beginners to the highly trained. It provides a year-round opportunity to focus on fitness, embrace wellness, make connections, enjoy easy accessibility and earn the long-term rewards of leading an active lifestyle.

The Faculty Staff Fitness (FSF) Program seeks qualified rhythmic fitness instructors to deliver high-quality fitness classes for university employees and affiliated community members. The FSF Program has supported employee wellness at Oregon State University since 1984 and currently serves more than 800 participants each academic term through a diverse range of fitness offerings, including aquatics, aerobics, conditioning, mind/body, and strength training classes. Rhythmic instructors play an important role in advancing the program’s mission by leading effective, evidence-based fitness experiences that encourage lifelong physical activity and wellness.

Key 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

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of teaching experience in rhythmic formats for a minimum of 2 1-hour classes per week (approximately 104 hours annually), or an equivalent amount of instruction experience; OR
• Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant discipline and three (3) years teaching experience in rhythmic formats; OR
• High School diploma or equivalent and five (5) years teaching experience AND NCCA certification in field of group exercise, and rhythmic formats.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Masters in Kinesiology or relevant discipline.
• NCCA certification in field of group exercise and rhythmic formats.
• Enrolled in/completed Kinesiology/Public Health program and completed a practicum/internship within the Faculty Staff Fitness organization in field applicable to position.
• 5+ years teaching experience.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

This position is hourly. This position requires the ability to demonstrate the physical fitness activity to participants for the duration of the class. This position may require lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, twisting, and physical demands associated with fitness activity classes. Classes are offered in short blocks of time throughout the day and week, including early mornings, lunch times, and evenings. For example, an instructor may teach the same class for one hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Salary Range:

$20.46-$27.92

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-16

Anticipated End Date:

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted “end date”. Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].

For additional information please contact:

Nicole Kurth

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