Faculty and Fitness Instructor Pool – Aquatics

Faculty and Staff Fitness Instructor Pool – 2025/2026:
Aquatics Application Requirements

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• CPA/AED and First Aid certification by the start of classes (upload as Optional Licenses 1,2, or
  3).
• Names of at least three professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers.

For additional information please contact:
Nicole Kurth (nicole.kurth, )

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 Aquatics Fitness Instructor positions to teach FSF courses during the  academic year. These are professional faculty positions. The program offers 30-40 classes and serves over 800 faculty, staff, graduate assistants, spouses/partners, and retirees each term.

Core activities include courses in aerobics, aqua fitness, conditioning, mind/body, and weight training. This is an hourly position. Classes are offered 2 to 3 days a week. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.

100% Instruction: Teach Aquatics courses in the OSU Faculty Staff Fitness program. Instruction includes design, delivery, and assessment of participants’ ability to perform movement correctly.

• Bachelor’s degree and one of the following:
  • One (1) year of teaching experience in 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.
  • Nationally recognized professional certification in aquatics or swim skill instruction 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.
  • Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant field and three (3) years teaching experience in aquatics or swim skill instruction.
  • High School diploma or equivalent and five (5) years teaching experience AND nationally recognized professional certification in aquatics or swim skill instruction.
• 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 relevant discipline.
• Professional certification in aquatics or swim skill instruction. Preferred certifying organizations: AEA, ACSM, ACE, AFAA, SCW, US Water Fitness Association, EXOS, ASFA, AFPA, Waterin Motion.
• Enrolled in/completed Kinesiology/Public Health program and completed a practicum/internship within the Faculty Staff Fitness organization in a field applicable to the position.
• 5+ years teaching experience.

This position is hourly. It requires the ability to demonstrate the physical fitness activity to participants for the duration of the class. It 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.

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• CPA/AED and First Aid certification by the start of classes (upload as Optional Licenses 1,2, or
  3).
• Names of at least three professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers.

For additional information please contact:
Nicole Kurth (nicole.kurth, )

We 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.

• * After reviewing the OSU mission statement, please state the inclusive learning principles and/or equitable practices that benefit all learners you apply when teaching group fitness classes.

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  * Open Ended Question)

• 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 (information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)