Part-Time Yoga-Pilates Instructor; Pool

Part‑Time Yoga‑Pilates Instructor (Pool)

Organization: San Mateo County Community College District

Employment Type: Part‑time – 2 days per week, semester assignments as needed

Salary: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule based on education and experience. Lab Course (HB): $89.20–$130.94 each hour. Lecture Course (AJ): $103.85–$151.07 each hour.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Mandated Reporter: Yes

• Teach courses offered in yoga and/or Pilates.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours.
• Maintain expertise in current practice and technologies.
• Serve as a member of division and college committees.
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs.

• Evidence of successful experience at the college or high school level teaching yoga and Pilates classes.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current literature on yoga and/or Pilates.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college.

• Energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Willingness to work with students who possess a wide range of skills, varying abilities, motivations, and academic or vocational goals.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.

• Possession of a Master’s or above in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s or above in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Safety: Employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incident to their supervisor.

Work Demands: Typical on‑site office environment; in‑person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program as available. Responsibilities include frequent hearing, speaking, operating computers, and extended periods of sitting. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. The District seeks to employ individuals who reflect the community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

The EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee and reviewed at least every three years.

Closes: 6/30/2026.