Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool- 2026/2027: Strength & Conditioning

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Faculty/Staff Fitness (FSF) Program within the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for Strength & Conditioning Instructors to teach FSF courses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These are professional faculty positions.

Responsibilities include teaching 2-5 classes per week, preparing engaging sessions, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, and adapting programming for diverse fitness levels.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree and one year teaching experience in strength training formats (104 hours annually) or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant discipline with three years teaching experience in strength training.
• High School diploma or equivalent with five years teaching experience AND NCCA certification.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting inclusive excellence.

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree and one year teaching experience in strength training formats

Associate's degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant discipline with three years teaching experience in strength training

High School diploma or equivalent and five years teaching experience AND NCCA certification in field of group exercise, strength training, or personal training formats

CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes

Master's in Kinesiology or relevant discipline

NCCA certification (preferred) in field of group exercise, strength training, or personal training formats

Jobbeschreibung

Important Notifications

Application Deadline: 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.

Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply.

Department

Faculty/Staff Fitness Program

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• 1) A resume/CV; and
• 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• 3) Licenses/Certifications (please attach as a separate document): CPA/AED and First Aid certification by the start of classes.
• 4) Supplemental Questions (please attach as a separate document): a) After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on inclusive excellence, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values high-quality education and inclusive excellence.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Nicole Kurth

[e-mail]

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 Strength & Conditioning 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. Strength and conditioning 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 strength training 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 strength training formats; OR
• High Screen diploma or equivalent and five (5) years teaching experience AND NCCA certification in field of group exercise, strength training, or personal training 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, strength training, or personal training formats. Preferred certifying organizations: ACSM, NSCA, ACE, NASM.
• 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 throug