Physical Education and Fitness Instructors

Colgate University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid time off

Free parking

Gate Card for facilities

Job summary

Colgate University is seeking part-time Physical Education and Fitness Instructors for the Fall 2026 semester to teach a range of wellness and fitness courses, often 50-minute sessions weekly, including Focus on Fitness for employees. Instructors must submit a course description and syllabus, keep attendance records, and handle safety and equipment.

CPR/AED certification is preferred or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the specific area or course being taught.
• Professional certification required for specialized fitness instruction.
• Proficiency with Google Drive and the ability to use an iPad for instructional tasks.
• CPR / AED /First Aid certification preferred, or a willingness to obtain it within the first six months.
• All Colgate PE instructors must be CPR AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all University and recreational facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Follow all staff procedures established by the University and the Colgate Physical Education and Recreation Department.
• Verify that all patrons and students possess the proper credentials to use the facility.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records using department-provided forms to ensure students meet graduation requirements.
• Manage course makeup options in accordance with department guidelines or approved instructor-led alternatives.
• Coordinate excused absences through the PE Office, ensuring medical excuses are verified by the Deans or the Health Center.
• Arrive early for class setup and ensure sessions conclude promptly (typically at the 50-minute mark) to respect subsequent facility bookings.
• Conduct classes with professionalism and courtesy while ensuring participants clean and return all equipment.
• Manage low-enrollment cancellations by the second class meeting, including student notification and coordination with the PE Office.
• Respond to injuries by utilizing the Huntington Cage for basic first aid or contacting Campus Safety for emergencies; submit required injury reports to the PE Office immediately.
• Collect and submit signed waivers for any Faculty or Staff participants joined on a space-available basis.
• Submit bi-weekly hours via the Colgate Portal Payroll app, ensuring total hours do not exceed 40 per week for hourly employees.
• Coordinate with supervisors regarding any schedule adjustments or eligibility for additional payment based on regular job duties.

Skills

Relevant experience in course area

CPR AED First Aid certification

Google Drive proficiency

Tools

iPad use

Job description

Physical Education and Fitness Instructors

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.

Position Information

Job Category

Job Category Casual Wage

Position Title

Position Title Physical Education and Fitness Instructors

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Division

Department

Department Athletic Administration

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

Hiring Wage/Salary Range First year, $16.60 / hour

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Physical Education Instructors are essential for providing a robust curriculum of wellness courses to meet the graduation requirement for all students. Instructors are needed to teach a variety of topics which may be discussion based or activity based topics. We are currently seeking instructors to facilitate 10 hour courses in the following areas: Spiritual Wellness, Nutrition, Mental and Emotional Wellness, Life skills and Fitness, Life hobbies such as in Golf, Horseback riding, Trap Shooting, Boxing, Racquetball or Tennis. Fitness instructors are needed to Teach 50 minute courses weekly during the semester, including for Focus on Fitness during the lunch hours for employees, many course subjects will require certifications to ensure the health and safety of participants.

Instructors will be required to provide a course description and syllabus as well as maintain and submit course attendance records in a timely manner.

Physical Education courses are offered each semester and student registration is held before each new unit. Course dates for the fall semester typically are the first week in September through the first week of October for Session I, and Session II is typically, mid-October through mid-November. For the spring semester Session I starts in late January and runs through early March, with Session II running late March through the end of April.

Fitness and Focus on Fitness courses are offered from early September through early December and early January through early May.

Supervisor: Work under the supervision of the Director of Recreation, Chair of Physical Education or the Assistant Director of Recreational Programs.

Accountabilities

Colgate University’s Physical Education and Recreation Department is hiring a part-time instructor for the Fall 2026 semester. We are looking for a reliable person to lead classes for our students and campus community while following department and university standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to and enforce all University and recreational facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Follow all staff procedures established by the University and the Colgate Physical Education and Recreation Department.
• Verify that all patrons and students possess the proper credentials to use the facility.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records using department-provided forms to ensure students meet graduation requirements.
• Manage course makeup options in accordance with department guidelines or approved instructor-led alternatives.
• Coordinate excused absences through the PE Office, ensuring medical excuses are verified by the Deans or the Health Center.
• Arrive early for class setup and ensure sessions conclude promptly (typically at the 50-minute mark) to respect subsequent facility bookings.
• Conduct classes with professionalism and courtesy while ensuring participants clean and return all equipment.
• Manage low-enrollment cancellations by the second class meeting, including student notification and coordination with the PE Office.
• Respond to injuries by utilizing the Huntington Cage for basic first aid or contacting Campus Safety for emergencies; submit required injury reports to the PE Office immediately.
• Collect and submit signed waivers for any Faculty or Staff participants joined on a space-available basis.
• Submit bi-weekly hours via the Colgate Portal Payroll app, ensuring total hours do not exceed 40 per week for hourly employees.
• Coordinate with supervisors regarding any schedule adjustments or eligibility for additional payment based on regular job duties.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the specific area or course being taught.
• Professional certification required for specialized fitness instruction.
• Proficiency with Google Drive and the ability to use an iPad for instructional tasks.
• CPR / AED /First Aid certification preferred, or a willingness to obtain it within the first six months.
• All Colgate PE instructors must be CPR \ AED certified. PERA will provide a 1 – 2 hour certification class.
• Knowledge of campus AED locations, specifically those in Huntington Gym located outside the Fitness Center, Pool, and Varsity Weight Room.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Employment is based on the need and requires satisfactory evaluation.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2023CW024Posting

Temporary

Temporary Yes

Work Schedule

Average courses require a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 02/13/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA , ECAC , and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA , ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [e-mail] .

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• * Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer?
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• * Are you a child of a Colgate employee?
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