Physical Education and Fitness Instructors

Job title: Physical Education and Fitness Instructors

About the Role Colgate University's Physical Education and Recreation Department is hiring part-time instructors to deliver wellness courses required for graduation and to support campus fitness programs. The role involves teaching 10-hour courses across topics such as Spiritual Wellness, Nutrition, Mental and Emotional Wellness, Life Skills and Fitness, and hobbies like Golf, Horseback Riding, Trap Shooting, Boxing, Racquetball, or Tennis. Instructors may teach discussion-based or activity-based sessions and must ensure health and safety via certifications.

What You'll Do

• Adhere to and enforce all University and recreational facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Follow all staff procedures established by the University and the Colgate Physical Education and Recreation Department.
• Verify that all patrons and students possess the proper credentials to use the facility.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records using department-provided forms to ensure students meet graduation requirements.
• Manage course makeup options in accordance with department guidelines or approved instructor-led alternatives.
• Coordinate excused absences through the PE Office, ensuring medical excuses are verified by the Deans or the Health Center.
• Arrive early for class setup and ensure sessions conclude promptly to respect subsequent facility bookings.
• Conduct classes with professionalism and courtesy while ensuring participants clean and return all equipment.
• Manage low-enrollment cancellations by the second class meeting, including student notification and coordination with the PE Office.
• Respond to injuries by utilizing the Huntington Cage for basic first aid or contacting Campus Safety for emergencies; submit required injury reports to the PE Office immediately.
• Collect and submit signed waivers for any Faculty or Staff participants joined on a space-available basis.
• Submit bi-weekly hours via the Colgate Portal Payroll app, ensuring total hours do not exceed 40 per week for hourly employees.
• Coordinate with supervisors regarding any schedule adjustments or eligibility for additional payment based on regular job duties.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant experience in the specific area or course being taught.
• Professional certification required for specialized fitness instruction.
• Proficiency with Google Drive and the ability to use an iPad for instructional tasks.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred, or a willingness to obtain it within the first six months.

Nice to Have

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• First year wage: $16.00 per hour.
• Sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.
• This appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined.