Faculty/Staff Instructor - 2026/2027: Aquatics

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

The Faculty Staff Fitness (FSF) Program at Oregon State University invites applications for Aquatics Fitness Instructor positions to teach FSF courses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These are professional faculty positions serving university employees and affiliated community members.

Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. The program emphasizes inclusive learning, accessible fitness, and evidence-based classes with emphasis on safety and engagement for all

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in a related field with teaching experience in aquatics or swim instruction.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required by start date.
• Ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles.

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

Class management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field with teaching experience

Associate’s degree in Exercise Science or related field with 3 years teaching experience

High School Diploma with 5 years teaching experience and fitness/aquatics certifications

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Department:

Faculty/Staff Fitness Program

Job Summary:

The Faculty and Staff Fitness (FSF) program, a part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences, in the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more Aquatics Fitness Instructor positions 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 aquatics 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. Aquatics fitness 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 field of 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 experienc e; OR
• Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant field and three (3) years teaching experience in field of fitness, aquatics, or aerobics; OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and five (5) years teaching experience AND Certification in field of fitness, aquatics, or aerobics.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Kinesiology or relevant discipline.
• Professional certification in field of aquatics or swim skill instruction. Preferred certifying organizations: AEA, ACSM, ACE, AFAA, SCW, US Water Fitness Association, EXOS,ASFA, AFPA, Water in Motion.
• 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 performing other 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:

2026-10-15

For additional information please contact:

Nichole Kurth

[e-mail]

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].