Position Details
Position Information
Department FacultyStaff Fitness HHS
Position Title Fitness Instructor
Job Title FacultyStaff Fitness Instructor Pool - Spring Summer and Fall 2026 Strength Training andor Rhythmic Formats
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent
Hours WorkedDuration Remote or Hybrid option
Job Summary The Faculty and Staff Fitness FSF program a part of the School of Exercise Sports and Health Science in the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more Strength Training andor Rhythmic Formats Fitness Instructor positions to teach FSF courses during the Spring Summer and Fall terms in 2026 academic year. These are professional faculty positions.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 Strength Training andor Rhythmic Format Fitness Instructor positions to teach FSF courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. These are professional faculty positions.
The Faculty Staff Fitness FSF program is offered through the College of Health at Oregon State University. The purpose of the program is to enhance the individual health fitness and well-being of OSU employees. The FSF program scheduled its first series of activity classes in the spring of 1984 initially offering 10 classes and enrolling 100 participants. The FSF program currently offers 30-40 classes and serves over 800 faculty staff graduate assistants spousespartners and retirees of the university each term. Core activities include courses in aerobics aqua fitness conditioning mindbody and weight training.
This is a hourly position. Classes are offered 2 to 3 days a week. Please visit the Faculty Staff Fitness website httphealth.oregonstate.edufaculty-staff-fitness for additional information about the programApplications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
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Total Rewards Package Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including • 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 illness insurance giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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Key Responsibilities 100 Instruction Teach Strength Training andor Rhythmic Formats courses in the OSU Faculty Staff Fitness program. Instruction includes design delivery and assessing individual participants ability to perform movement correctly
What You Will Need Bachelors degree and one of the following One 1 year of teaching experience in strength training andor rhythmic formats for a minimum of 2 1-hour classes per week approximately 104 hours annually or an equivalent amount of instruction experience OR Nationally recognized professional certification in strength training andor rhythmic formats and 6 months of teaching experience for a minimum of 2 1-hour classes per week approximately 52 hours annually or an equivalent amount of instruction experience OR Associates degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant field and three 3 years teaching experience in field of strength training andor rhythmic formats. OR High School Diploma or equivalent and five 5 years teaching experience AND Certification in field of strength training group fitness andor rhythmic formats. CPRAED 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.
What We Would Like You to Have Masters in Kinesiology or relevant discipline. NCCA certification in field of group exercise strength training personal training or rhythmic formats. Preferred certifying organizations ACSM NSCA ACE NASM. Enrolled incompleted KinesiologyPublic Health program and completed a practicuminternship within the Faculty Staff Fitness organization in field applicable to position. 5 years teaching experience.
Working Conditions
Work 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.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range 22.00- 26.00
Link to Position Description httpsjobs.oregonstate.eduposition_descriptions155035
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09008UF
Number of Vacancies Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07012025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 04172025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 09302026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be considered throughout the Spring Summer and Fall terms 2026.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents1 A resumeCV and2 A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.3 CPAAED and First Aid certification by the start of classes upload as Optional Licenses 12 or 3.You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.For additional information please contactNicole Kurthnicole.kurthoregonstate.edu541-737-6786We 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.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . After reviewing the OSU mission statement Oregon State University Mission Statement httpsleadership.oregonstate.edutrusteesabout-boardoregon-state-university-mission-statement please state the inclusive learning principles andor equitable practices that benefits all learners you apply when teaching group fitness classes. Open Ended Question
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents License or Certification - 1 License or Certification - 2 License or Certification - 3
VETERANS ONLY Must provide proof of Veteran Status DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed