Faculty​/Fitness Instructor Pool Summer and Fall Yoga Mind​/Body

Position Details

Department
:
Faculty/Staff Fitness (HHS)

Position Title
:
Fitness Instructor – Mind/Body

Job Title
:
Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool – Spring, Summer and Fall 2026:
Yoga Mind/Body

Appointment Type
:
Professional Faculty

Job Location
:
Corvallis

Benefits Eligible
:
Dependent:
Hours Worked/Duration

Pay Method
:
Hourly

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits eligible positions include medical, dental, vision, mental health support, retirement, paid leave, tuition reduction and more.

OSU's Faculty and Staff Fitness (FSF) program invites applications for Mind/Body Fitness Instructor positions to teach courses during the Spring, Summer, and Fall of the 2026 academic year. These are professional faculty positions.

• Teach Mind/Body courses for OSU faculty, staff, and community.
• Design, deliver, and assess participants’ instruction to promote correct movement.
• Apply inclusive learning principles and equitable teaching practices.
• Possess CPR/AED and first-aid certificates by the start of classes.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment and manage physical demands.

• Bachelor’s degree and one of the following:
  • One (1) year of teaching experience in Mind/Body Fitness, Yoga, or Pilates, for a minimum of 2 one‑hour classes per week (≈104 hours annually).
  • Nationally recognized professional certification in Mind/Body Fitness, Yoga, or Pilates and 6 months of teaching experience for a minimum of 2 one‑hour classes per week (≈52 hours annually).
  • Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or a related field and three (3) years of teaching experience in Mind/Body Fitness, Yoga, or Pilates.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of teaching experience with certification in Mind/Body Fitness, Yoga, or Pilates.
• 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.

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology or a relevant discipline.
• Professional certification in Mind/Body instruction (e.g., Yoga Alliance, Yogafit, OSU Yoga Teacher Training, Stott Pilates, Pilates Method, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, ACE, AFAA).
• Enrolled in or completion of a Kinesiology/Public Health program with a practicum/internship within the FSF organization.
• 5+ years teaching experience.

This hourly position requires demonstration of fitness activities and physical demands such as lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, and twisting. Classes are offered in short blocks throughout the day and week, including early mornings, lunch times, and evenings.

Submit a resume/CV and a cover letter that explains how your qualifications meet this role. Ensure that CPR/AED and First Aid certificates are uploaded by the start of classes. Provide at least three professional references with contact information. Applications will be considered throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall terms 2026.

Nicole Kurth
nicole.kurth
541‑737‑6786

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