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

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

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Faculty Staff Fitness (FSF) Program seeks qualified rhythmic fitness instructors to deliver high-quality classes for university employees and community members. In this hourly role, you will teach 2-5 classes per week, prepare sessions, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment that encourages participation across fitness levels.

The program has supported employee wellness since 1984 and offers a variety of classes, with a focus on evidence-based experiences that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent teaching experience in strength training.
• Associate’s degree with three years teaching strength training.
• High School diploma with five years teaching plus 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.
• Class programming that accommodates diverse fitness levels and abilities.
• Substitute teach when needed for other classes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Inclusive teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science

Tools

NCCA certification

CPR/AED First Aid

Job description

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 School 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

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

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.

Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy. Inquiries about TitleX may be referred to OSU’s TitleX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (link to https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr), or both. OSU’s TitleX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). For information on OSU’s nondiscrimination policy and procedures, including how to report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under TitleX, contact EOA by phone: [phone], email: [e-mail], mail/location: 330 Snell Hall, Corvallis OR 97331, or visit EOA’s website: eoa.oregonstate.edu.

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the- art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world


• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined


• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.


• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties


• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone


• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates


• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color


• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Total Rewards Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.


• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.


• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.


• Retirement savings paid by the university.


• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.


• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.


• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.


• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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