Faculty/Staff Fitness Instructor Pool- 2026/2027: Strength & Conditioning

About the role

The Faculty-Staff Fitness (FSF) Program, 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 Strength & Conditioning 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.

The FSF Program has supported employee wellness at OSU 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. Strength and conditioning 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 strength training formats for a minimum of 2 one-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 strength training formats; OR
• High School diploma or equivalent and five (5) years teaching experience AND NCCA certification in field of group exercise, strength training, or personal training formats
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the start of classes
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence

Preferred

• Master’s in Kinesiology or relevant discipline
• NCCA certification in field of group exercise, strength training, or personal training formats (preferred certifying organizations: ACSM, NSCA, ACE, NASM)
• Enrolled in or 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. Classes are offered in short blocks throughout the day and week, including early mornings, lunch times, and evenings (e.g., an instructor may teach the same class for one hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). 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 other physical demands associated with fitness activity classes.

Pay

Salary range: $20.46–$27.92 per hour. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated start date: October 16, 2026. For additional information, contact Nicole Kurth at nicole.kurth@oregonstate.edu.