Part-Time Instructor Health and Human ; POOL

Part-Time Instructor Health and Human Performance (POOL)

Position Title:

Part‑Time Instructor Health and Human Performance (POOL)

Classification

Title:

F3

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit: $752 per load unit (subject to change due to ongoing faculty negotiations)

Position Type/Employee Class:
Part‑Time Instructor

Instructor Status:
This is a part‑time instructor position, non‑represented and non‑benefited.

Overtime Eligible:
Exempt

FLSA Status:
Learned Professional

Campus Location

Primary

Purpose:

To provide instruction in for‑credit activity classes offered by the Health & Human Performance (HHP) department. The HHP department offers a wide variety of physical activity classes such as weight training, circuit training, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, martial arts, studio cycling, jogging, mountain biking, basketball, softball, rugby, volleyball, hip‑hop, aerobic dance, step aerobics, and many more. The instructor must demonstrate safe and effective teaching and expertise in the activity for which they are applying.

• Provide instruction in activity courses, including introducing students to the activity (history, safety, effective training methods, etc.). The instructor will safely and effectively lead/facilitate the class throughout a warm‑up, exercise/activity session, and cool‑down each day, assess each student on participation and other academic assignments related to the activity taught. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, and on or off campus.
• Hold at least one scheduled office hour per class per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Disability Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in course assessment.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Thorough knowledge in the physical activity that you will be instructing.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Familiarity with and ability to operate or oversee the operation of audio‑visual equipment, including overhead projectors, film, sound systems, video, television, interactive video and audio equipment including computer‑controlled mixed media presentations.
• Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers and other written materials.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with Health & Human Performance faculty and other COCC staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability/skills to competently advise and/or serve students from a variety of backgrounds, respecting cultural and socio‑economic differences.

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Preparation in the form of a current instructor certification/license from an accredited certifying body in the activity in which you are applying to instruct –OR‑ a college certificate of completion or degree in a related area.

• Prior teaching experience in the activity in which you are applying to instruct.

• Necessary for instruction in certain activity classes such as Zumba.

• Necessary for instruction in certain activity classes such as Pilates, Yoga, etc.

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