Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Rhythmic/Dance

About the role

The Faculty-Staff Fitness (FSF) Program, a part of the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences within the College of Health at Oregon State University invites applications for one or more Rhythmic Dance Instructors to teach FSF courses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These are professional faculty positions. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. We passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive. Housed in the College of Health, the Faculty Staff Fitness program is designed to accommodate everyone — from beginners to the highly trained. It provides a year-round opportunity to focus on fitness, embrace wellness, make connections, enjoy easy accessibility and earn the long-term rewards of leading an active lifestyle. The Faculty Staff Fitness (FSF) Program seeks qualified rhythmic fitness instructors to deliver high-quality fitness classes for university employees and affiliated community members. The FSF Program has supported employee wellness at Oregon State University since 1984 and currently serves more than 800 participants each academic term through a diverse range of fitness offerings, including aquatics, aerobics, conditioning, mind/body, and strength training classes. Rhythmic instructors play an important role in advancing the program's mission by leading effective, evidence-based fitness experiences that encourage lifelong physical activity and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Instruct 2-5 classes per week
• Class preparation
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment
• Foster participant engagement
• Class programming that accommodates diverse fitness levels and abilities
• Substitute teach when needed for other classes

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of teaching experience in rhythmic formats for a minimum of 2 1-hour classes per week (approximately 104 hours annually), or an equivalent amount of instruction experience; OR Associate’s degree in Exercise Sports Science or relevant discipline and three (3) years teaching experience in rhythmic formats; OR High School diploma or equivalent and five (5) years teaching experience AND NCCA certification in field of group exercise, and rhythmic formats.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.

Preferred

• Masters in Kinesiology or relevant discipline.
• NCCA certification in field of group exercise and rhythmic formats.
• Enrolled in/completed Kinesiology/Public Health program and completed a practicum/internship within the Faculty Staff Fitness organization in field applicable to position.
• 5+ years teaching experience.

Schedule

This position is hourly. The role requires the ability to demonstrate the physical fitness activity to participants for the duration of the class, and may require lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, twisting, and physical demands associated with fitness activity classes. Classes are offered in short blocks throughout the day and week, including early mornings, lunch times, and evenings (e.g., the same class for one hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). Anticipated start date: 2026-10-16.

Pay

Salary range: $20.46–$27.92 per hour.

For additional information, contact Nicole Kurth at nicole.kurth@oregonstat.edu.