Temporary PE Instructor

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell Physical Education offers a wide variety of academic courses for Cornell students. Through our broad-based programs, we try to promote a healthy and holistic lifestyle throughout the campus community. Temporary Physical Education (PE) Instructors are the front-line staff that are responsible for teaching over 500 PE courses, helping our students engage in healthy physical activity during their time at Cornell. A successful candidate will have an extensive background teaching and expertise in the topic they are teaching as well as very strong communication skills, to interact and effectively work with a diverse group of constituents including students, other instructors, and PE & Recreation staff.

We offer a large variety of courses, including Water skiing, Yoga, Swimming, Scuba, Bowling, Dance (swing, salsa, tango, Ballroom, Belly, Latin), Fencing Fishing (angling and fly tying), Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Badminton, Tennis, Archery, Hand Guns, Trap and Skeet, and Weight Training.

Temporary Physical Education Instructors provide weekly instruction for students enrolled in PE courses. They are integral in student mental health and wellbeing, as well as education to physical activity. In addition, they are highly skilled individuals that will provide in-depth education to their field of expertise. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Daily/weekly lesson planning
• PE record keeping (taking attendance/Canvas upkeep)
• Email correspondence and communication
• 2-4 hours of class instruction per week

*Pay: $600-$1,200 per class. This will depend on candidate experience and class certification requirements. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong competency in specified activity applying to teach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft office, e-mail, and spreadsheets.
• Related certifications to area, if applicable--instructor cert, CPR/First Aid, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience teaching activity.
• Advanced certification in teaching area.

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