FSF Fitness Instructor Pool – 2024/2025: Aquatics

Position Information Department Faculty / Staff Fitness (HHS) Position Title Fitness Instructor Job Title FSF Fitness Instructor Pool 2024 / 2025 : Aquatics Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent : Hours Worked / Duration Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary The Faculty and Staff Fitness (FSF) program, a part of the School of Exercise and Sport Science, 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 2024-2025 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 personnel.

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, spouses / partners, and retirees of the university each term.

Core activities include courses in aerobics, aqua fitness, conditioning, mind / body, and weight training. This is a hourly position.

Classes are offered 2 to 3 days a week. Please visit the Faculty Staff Fitness website (http : / / health.oregonstate.edu / faculty-staff-fitness) for additional information about the program.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on.

We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.

We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

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• Top 1.4% university in the world
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• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
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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 county.

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.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a 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.

Future and current OSU employees can use the to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 100% Instruction : Teach Aquatics 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

• 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 experience; 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.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. What We Would Like You to Have 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, WaterinMotion.

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 / 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 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. Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $18.

60 - $31.61 Link to Position Description