PAC -SCUBA Certification Evaluator Pool - 2024/2025 | Oregon State University - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P08002UF Description: The Physical Activity Courses ( PAC ) Recreational SCUBA program within the School of Exercise, Sports, and Health Science, in the College of Health at Oregon State University, is seeking one or more SCUBA Certification Evaluator positions to teach courses for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These are part-time, hourly, 12-month, professional faculty positions. Hours may vary by term and on the needs of the unit. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed for recruitment of primarily part-time instructors on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available throughout the academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the program Director. This position supports the SCUBA courses offered through the PAC Recreational SCUBA Programs within the Physical Activity Course ( PAC ) program at Oregon State University by guiding and evaluating students throughout the process of achieving certification through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors ( PADI ). Courses currently offered include Open Water ( PAC 242), Advanced Open Water ( PAC 243), Rescue Diver ( PAC 244), specialties ( PAC 245), and Divemaster I & II ( PAC 299). Incumbent will provide additional supervision and/or run pool and open water sessions independently in SCUBA classes and make sure PADI ratio standards are met so students are safe in the learning environment. The primary mission of the PAC Program is to provide all Oregon State University students with the knowledge and experience to make sound decisions regarding present and future physically active lifestyles. The intent of the PAC Program is to provide quality instruction in safe, adequately equipped facilities and to create a positive, enjoyable learning environment. The SCUBA Certification Evaluator position will serve as an integral member of the PAC Program team, where each instructor plays a specific role to the larger organization. Recognizing individual interests and abilities, the program provides courses covering a wide variety of physical activities. We make an effort to address contemporary trends and student interests. Courses offered through the PAC Program may include but are not limited to classes in the Activity Areas of: Aquatics, Artistic & Social dance, Aerobics & Fitness Development, Martial arts, Mind/body, Outdoor Recreation, Resistance training, Sports, Yoga and Games. For additional information about the PAC program, please visit https://health.oregonstate.edu/pac. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification. First-aid and CPR certification. Requirements : Current, valid PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification, professional liability insurance, and current good standing with PADI . Current, valid Adult CPR and AED Essentials and First Aid and oxygen provider (the certifications must be completed prior to the start of classes; more advanced training will be accepted). Minimum of 150 dives. 20 dives must be in a professional supervisory position and 4 of the 20 dives must be with the OSU SCUBA program, may be earned before start date as an OSU volunteer. Ability to manage small groups (6 students alone) and with assist with large groups of students (up to 10). Ability to be flexible with students' needs. Ability to cooperate with other SCUBA instructional team members and volunteer staff, possibly in high stress environments. Experience with diving in night conditions (at least 10) and Deep dives (at least 10). Able to safely operate full size trucks loaded with SCUBA equipment or operate 12 passenger vans with students. Current, valid DAN accident insurance. Ability to provide own SCUBA equipment necessary for OSU's dive environment. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check. Type: Requires working nights and/or weekends. Travel with students to open water sites and spending the night near dive sites is required. This position requires working in water. Some work is required to be performed in an outdoor environment, which may involve extreme temperature and weather conditions. Required to attend minimum of 1 open water pool session at Corvallis, OR campus before attending first dive trip if employee lives within 90 minutes. Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and experience.