Lifetime Fitness And Wellness Adjunct

Job Responsibilities

TTri-County Technical College seeks collaborative, energetic, and innovative Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Adjunct Instructors. Reporting to Department Head of Comprehensive Studies, the successful candidates will teach courses using systematically planned and delivered instruction for the program; maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.

Teaching assignment needed this fall is Tuesday 4:05-6:00; Thursday 4:05-7:00 on the Pendleton Campus. The 2024 Fall Semester begins August 12th. This role is a part-time, non-benefited role.

This course, SFT 109, introduces students to the theory and principles upon which the concepts of lifetime fitness and wellness are based.

Topics covered include physical fitness & wellness, nutrition for wellness, weight management, preventing sexually transmitted infections, exercise programming, addictive behavior, behavior modification, stress management, and disease-prevention (amongst others). The course includes lecture time and a lab component that requires students to participate in health-enhancing physical activity outside the classroom.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Master's in Education or Health Education with an emphasis on fitness and wellness or physical education or a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education with a Master's Degree in an education or health-related field.

Must be physically able to lead and participate in health-enhancing physical activity and exercise with students.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in a secondary or post-secondary school. Experience working with at-risk students and students from diverse backgrounds. Experience teaching physical fitness to students at the two-year community college preferred.

Additional Comments

About Us

Tri-County Technical College is a public, two-year community and technical college serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina.

Our Vision

Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.

Our Mission

Tri-County Technical College provides students an exceptional and affordable learning experience that improves their quality of life. The College advances economic development in the tri-county region by preparing a highly-skilled workforce.

Our Values

Integrity: We lead by example and are steadfast in upholding high ethical standards.

Respect: We engage with one another in a manner that promotes civility, trust, openness, and understanding.

Learning: We promote a growth mindset and use what we learn to deliver a transformative experience for our students and employees.

Collaboration: We achieve more when we work together, especially when we bring diverse groups of people together to solve problems and generate change.

Innovation: We encourage creative ideas that lead to positive outcomes for our students, our employees, and our community.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging where every individual feels welcome and valued.

Tri-County Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V).

It is the policy of Tri-County Technical College in accordance with applicable laws to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Tri-County Technical College is a tobacco-free institution.