Adjunct Faculty: Physical Education; Strength & Conditioning

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College looks for individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co‑curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach.

This exercise professional will teach courses related to strength and conditioning. Ideal candidates will be well‑versed in teaching areas such as strength, conditioning, and overall physical fitness.

Some of the duties include but are not limited to preparing and delivering lectures, developing course content, assessing student learning, and providing academic guidance. The position requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate morning, daytime, and evening classes.

This exercise professional assumes responsibility for teaching all aspects of the assigned sports and activity classes below:

• Weight Training I
• Conditioning Lab
• Walking and Jogging
• Body Sculpting and Toning
• Fitness Circuit Training
• Cross Training

• Instruct high‑quality strength and conditioning classes to Aims Community College students and staff as scheduled.
• Embrace and apply the College’s purpose, vision, mission, and commitment to diversity.
• Clearly explain and demonstrate exercises and equipment.
• Provide modifications tailored to various skill levels.
• Supervise and assist class participants in utilizing equipment.
• Instruct participants on safe equipment usage and intervene in unsafe actions; address inquiries regarding class content.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Display effective leadership and organizational abilities.
• Prioritize the safety and well‑being of all class participants.
• Promptly address risk management issues as they arise.
• Document all emergencies and injuries accurately and promptly.

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Based on course content, wages will range from $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit. In certain instances, due to low enrollment, faculty payment will be based on part‑time per credit pay and pro‑rated on a 10% per student basis.

Part‑time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field plus current Heartsaver CPR certification and a relevant certification if applicable.
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field plus 2,000 hours of related experience plus current Heartsaver CPR certification and a relevant certification if applicable.
• Associate’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field plus 4,000 hours of related experience plus current Heartsaver CPR certification and a relevant certification if applicable.
• A current relevant certification plus 10,000 hours of related experience plus Heartsaver CPR certification.
• A pre‑employment post‑offer physical exam will be required of the selected candidate. Physical effort is required, including, but not limited to, lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking.
• Confident and knowledgeable about the course subject matter and technique.
• If applicable, maintain an accredited sport or activity‑specific certification or license.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Current Heartsaver CPR certification

Faculty:
Upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or…