Part-Time Physical Education Instructor (Pool)

Category: Part-Time Faculty, Temporary Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: 1036 - Human Resources Locations: San Mateo, CA Posted: Oct 13, 2026 Closes: Jun 30, 2027 - 8:59 PM PDT Type: Part-Time Salary Type: Hourly Salary Range: $96.48 - $163.39 Position ID: 205457 Share About San Mateo County Community College District: The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. Detailed information about our student population, including student success data, is available on the District's Data Dashboard website. As outlined in our Future Focus Strategic Plan, SMCCCD is at a pivotal point in its work to deliver transformative education, advance equity, and serve as a pillar of innovation and community engagement across San Mateo County and the Bay Area. We promote a culture of belonging in which every student, staff, and faculty member feels seen, valued, and empowered.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to an environment that attracts and retains talented employees while encouraging innovation at every level. We seek employees who value mentorship and thrive in a collegial, collaborative environment guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who demonstrates the ability to collaborate with faculty, classified staff, students, administration, and community partners to put students and public service for San Mateo County first.

Job Description

Salary

Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $96.48 up to $141.63 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $112.32 up to $163.39.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Teach a variety of physical education (fitness) courses, including lecture and activity-based instruction Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours Serve as a member of division and college committees Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs The teaching schedule may consist of day, evening, and weekend courses Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of: Physical education teaching techniques that engage students in their learning, motivate students to develop higher-order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress Various types of physical education programs Safety practices and injury prevention related to physical education Current trends, research, and best practices in physical education and fitness Skills and Abilities: Successful experience teaching physical education, preferably at the college level Ability to demonstrate and teach proper exercise techniques and use of fitness equipment Capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and to examine its effects critically Use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals Develop instructional learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes. Skill and experience to motivate individuals from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds Requirements: Master's or higher in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or higher in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent (see below) Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type: a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different.

Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available or where the degree is relatively specialized, the employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. Additional Information: FLSA Status: Exempt Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor. Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX Work Demands The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available. Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online Comprehend speech at normal levels Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials Sitting for extended periods of time Frequent bending at the waist Physical presence at on-site locations Communicate and interact with others Observe and interpret people and situations Learn and apply new information or skills Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks Work with frequent interruptions Self-regulate emotion and behavior Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security. EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities. Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2026 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2023-2025) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2026 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2026 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website.

You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Application Instructions

Conditions of Employment Before employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following: Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions). Foreign Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs for satisfying minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Submit verifications of employment. Satisfactory references Successfully cleared for employment through the background check process. In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information. If a candidate becomes aware of inaccurate information on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address the issue with the Office of Human Resources.

Disclose whether they have received a final administrative determination or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years. Present original documents for proof of