Student Wellness (SWELL) Instructor – 130023

Job Title: Student Wellness (SWELL 100) Instructor 

Job Classification:  Adjunct Faculty – Teaching (Daytime and/or Evening Classes)

Student Wellness enhances the student experience through six operational areas: Facility Services, Intramural Sports, Wellness Programs, Extramural Sports, Outdoors Unlimited, and SWELL Courses. Each serves a purpose in fulfilling the vision for every student to pursue their best self and enjoy a healthy student experience.

SWELL Courses are introductory level academic classes that teach students skill and life-long behaviors to promote lasting health and wellness. SWELL offers a comprehensive list of enjoyable, health-promoting classes including a wide variety of group fitness and recreational sports.

This position may result in multiple hires. Classes are offered day and/or evening, as assigned by the department. Student Wellness is looking for qualified applicants to teach one or more of the following subjects: Yoga, Indoor Cycling, Bowling, Golf, and/or Racquetball.

Posting close date: 3/12/24

Start date of this position: 8/1/24 (Instructor preparations and meetings will be held prior to the start of fall semester.) 

Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree; Preferably in Physical Education, Recreation Management, Exercise Science & Wellness, Student Affairs, or related field. Required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: One-year professional work experience or the equivalent (preferably in teaching, physical education and/or coaching).   

Duties/Expectations:

• Candidates may teach any 100 level SWELL Course as assigned by the SWELL Course Coordinator.
• Instructors may teach day classes, evening classes, or both day and evening classes.
• Must have current First Aid, CPR & AED certifications.
• Teach scheduled classes (including beginning and ending on time, tracking attendance and participation, and entering grades).
• Instruct students in assigned course topics (explain proper techniques, demonstrate activities, and meet course learning outcomes).
• Prepare appropriate materials, equipment, and music, as needed for each class.
• Assist students, answer questions, and maintain a positive exercise experience.
• Keep supervisor informed of student and facility/equipment needs.
• Ensure safety standards are met and department/university policies are adhered to.

Information required at the time of application: Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.

Document(s) required at the time of application – Please attach your updated Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, and First Aid, CPR & AED Certification(s) to the faculty application. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.