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Temporary PE Instructor

Cornell University and Careers
Ithaca, NY Temporary
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Temporary PE Instructor

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Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.


Cornell Physical Education offers a wide variety of academic courses for Cornell students. Through our broad-based programs, we try to promote a healthy and holistic lifestyle throughout the campus community. Physical Education (PE) Instructors are the front-line staff who are responsible for teaching over 500 PE courses, helping our students engage in healthy physical activity during their time at Cornell. A successful candidate will have extensive teaching and expertise in the topic they are teaching as well as very strong communication skills to interact and effectively work with a diverse group of constituents including students, other instructors, and PE & Recreation staff.


We offer a large variety of courses including Sailing, Yoga, Swimming, Scuba, Bowling, Dance (swing, salsa, tango, Ballroom, Belly, Latin), Fencing, Fishing (angling and fly tying), Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Badminton, Tennis, Archery, Hand Guns, Trap and Skeet, and Weight Training.


Temporary Physical Education Instructors provide in-person weekly instruction for students enrolled in PE courses. They are integral in student mental health and wellbeing, as well as education to physical activity. In addition, they are highly skilled individuals that will provide in-depth education to their field of expertise. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Daily/weekly lesson planning
  • PE record keeping (taking attendance/Canvas upkeep/grading)
  • Email correspondence and communication
  • 2-4 hours of class instruction per week

  • Pay: $600-$1,200 per section. This will depend on candidate experience and class certification requirements. These positions are temporary, non-benefits eligible, and are not eligible for visa sponsorship.


While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.


Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong competency in specified activity that you are applying to teach.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft office, Google Drive, e-mail communication, and spreadsheets.
  • Related certifications to area, if applicable—instructor cert, CPR/First Aid, etc.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
  • Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years’ experience teaching activity.
  • Advanced certification in teaching area.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED


University Job Title:

Temporary PE & Athletics Professional


Job Family:

Temporary Athletics & Physical Education


Level:

No Grade - Annual


Pay Rate Type:

Salary


Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language


Remote Option Availability:

Onsite


Company:


Contact Name:

Bri Muscente


Contact Email:

bmm249@cornell.edu


Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience

  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

  • Unique applicable skills

  • Academic Discipline

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

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EEO Statement:

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

2026-01-05


About Us

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including: employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, flexible work options.

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