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Part Time Instructor Health and Human Performance (POOL)
Job Description
Position Information
Position Title
Part Time Instructor Health and Human Performance (POOL)
Classification Title
Part Time Instructor
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit
$714/LU
Revision Date
09/01/2021
Position Type/Employee Class
Part-Time Instructor
Overtime Eligible
Exempt
FLSA Status
Campus Location
Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras
Primary Purpose
To provide instruction in for-credit activity classes offered by the Health & Human Performance (HHP) department. The HHP department offers a wide variety of physical activity classes such as weight training, circuit training, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, martial arts, studio cycling, jogging, mountain biking, basketball, softball, rugby, volleyball, hip-hop, aerobic dance, step aerobics, and many more. The instructor must demonstrate safe and effective teaching and expertise in the activity for which they are applying.
This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.
This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.
Essenatial Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in activity courses. This includes introducing students to the activity (history of, safety, effective training methods, etc). The instructor will safely and effectively lead/facilitate the class throughout a warm-up, exercise/activity session, and cool-down each day. The instructor will assess each student on participation as well as other academic assignments related to the activity taught. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught on or off campus.
- Teaching assignments in instructional time-blocks (e.g. early morning and/or late afternoon) as required by HHP department program scheduling and staffing needs.
- Work cooperatively with the HHP Department Chair and faculty in developing and implementing syllabi, teaching methods, assignments, and grading standards to achieve program-wide student learning outcomes.
- Hold one office hour per week for each activity class taught.
- Be accessible and responsive to student, departmental and College communiqués, not only by addressing contacts face-to-face during class and office hours, but also by monitoring frequently and responding promptly to communications initiated via the faculty member’s departmental office mail box, COCC office telephone voicemail, COCC network electronic mail, and COCC Outlook conferences maintained by the department and its programs. Monitor and adhere to essential departmental and program information and curricular requirements relevant to part-time instructor’s teaching assignments communicated by other means (e.g. via orientation, voicemail, email, and individual meeting/s with the dept. chair and experienced program faculty peer/s).
- Perform other essential duties by required deadlines relevant to part-time faculty teaching assignments, as assigned.
Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge in the physical activity that you will be instructing.
- Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
- Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
- Familiarity with and ability to operate or oversee the operation of audio-visual equipment,
- including overhead projectors, film, sound systems, video, television, interactive video and audio equipment including computer controlled mixed media presentations.
- Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers and other written materials.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
- Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
- Ability to work with Health & Human Performance faculty and other COCC staffs at all levels.
- Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
- Ability/skills to competently advise and/or serve students from a variety of background, respecting cultural and socio-economic differences.
Ergonomic Requirements
Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand at workstation for extended periods. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms. Requires near visual acuity to write, read written materials and computer screens, and sufficient hearing and speech ability for ordinary telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
- Education/Certification: Preparation in the form of a current instructor certification/license from an accredited certifying body in the activity in which you are applying to instruct –OR- a college certificate of completion or degree in a related area.
- Experience: Prior teaching experience in the activity in which you are applying to instruct.
- Licenses: Necessary for instruction in certain activity classes such as Zumba.
- Certifications: Necessary for instruction in certain activity classes such as Pilates, Yoga, etc.
Equivalency Statement
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Past experience teaching at the college level.
- Currently certified as a Personal Trainer via ACSM, NSCA, or ACE.
EEO Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.
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