Job Details

Physical Activities, PAGN Instructor Spring 2027

Position Number: 9933091
Location: Golden, United States
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Physical Activities, PAGN Instructor Spring 2027

Posting Number: JR110242
Location:

Engineering a world of possibilities

The PAGN Instructor will teach physical activity courses under the supervision of Student Wellness Promotion. The PAGN Instructor will follow all Colorado School of Mines policies, guidelines, and procedures.

PAGN Instructors are expected to have worked with Student Wellness Promotion staff prior to application to propose the course(s) that they are applying to teach. PAGN courses will be designated to a specific tier based on expected instructional effort. Instructor qualifications and pay are dependent on whether each course is being taught on a low (asynchronous), medium (hybrid), or high (in-person hands-on) instructional level.

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Primary Responsibilities

Develop and implement physical activity curriculum.

Create a course syllabus, including required PAGN departmental learning outcomes and assessment.

Support students in a timely manner.

Meet all expectations for each course's instructional level.

Enter final grades in a timely manner.

Manage equipment, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

For low instructional level class instructors:

Bachelor's degree or two years of relevant program, sport, recreation, or administrative experience.

Ability to coordinate participation and maintain academic records.

For medium instructional level class instructors:

Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent.

One year of related instruction or coaching.

Current CPR/AED and first aid when supervising physical activity.

Technical credential when the instructor designs exercise programs or teaches higher-risk techniques.

For high instructional level class instructors:

Bachelor's degree or approved tested-experience equivalent.

Two years of direct instruction or coaching.

Current CPR/AED and first aid when supervising physical activity.

Recognized activity-specific credential where one exists.

Also, for all instructors:

Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment and manage stressful situations.

Ability to communicate with many internal and external entities in a variety of ways.

Salary and Benefits

$600 per low instructional level class.

$850 per medium instructional level class.

$1000 per high instructional level class.

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Complete the required form and/or communicate with Student Wellness Promotion staff to propose a PAGN course.
Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status).
Upload a resume or CV

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs.

Application review will begin immediately. This post will be open for at least five days from original posting date, but may close after that without notice.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation may be required for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

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