Kinesiology Instructor - Massage Therapy Program

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:
We are seeking an engaging, dependable Kinesiology Instructor to join our Massage Therapy School
faculty.
This is a part-time teaching position requiring only one evening per week from 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, making it
a great opportunity for someone who would like to teach while maintaining their current career or practice.
A degree in kinesiology is not required. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of
basic kinesiology, anatomy, muscles, and body movement and enjoys helping others learn.
We provide the textbook and curriculum, so you will have the materials and course structure needed to
teach the class successfully.

Schedule
 One evening per week
 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
 Part-time instructor position
 Consistent weekly teaching schedule

What You'll Teach:
 Basic kinesiology and musculoskeletal anatomy
 Major muscles, bones, and joints
 Muscle origins, insertions, and actions
 Planes of movement and anatomical terminology
 Range of motion and joint movement
 Palpation and identification of muscles and anatomical landmarks
 Posture and body mechanics
 How muscles work together during movement
 How kinesiology applies to massage therapy
 Proper body mechanics for massage therapists

Responsibilities:
 Teach kinesiology using the school-provided curriculum and textbook
 Provide engaging classroom and hands-on instruction
 Demonstrate muscle locations, movements, and palpation techniques
 Help students connect kinesiology concepts to massage therapy
 Make anatomy and movement concepts easy to understand and practical
 Evaluate student progress through coursework, quizzes, exams, and practical assessments
 Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and required student records
 Provide support to students who need additional help
 Maintain a positive, professional, and encouraging classroom environment
 Communicate effectively with students and school leadership

Qualifications:
You do not need a degree in kinesiology to apply.
 Good grasp of basic kinesiology and anatomy
 Understanding of muscles, body movement, and basic musculoskeletal function
 Comfortable learning and teaching from a provided textbook and curriculum
 Ability to explain concepts in a simple and engaging way
 Teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring experience is a plus
 Dependable, professional, and organized
 Able to commit to one evening per week from 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
 Experience in massage therapy, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, physical therapy, athletic training,
exercise science, fitness, or a related field is a plus

Who Would Be a Great Fit?
This could be a great opportunity for a Licensed Massage Therapist or another professional with a solid
understanding of anatomy and kinesiology who enjoys teaching and mentoring others.
You do not need to create lesson plans from scratch. We provide the curriculum and textbook so you can
focus on engaging with students and helping them understand how kinesiology applies to their future
careers as massage therapists.
If you have a passion for anatomy, movement, massage therapy, and helping others learn, we would love to
hear from you!