WS - UPIKE Health & Human Performance – Fitness Assessor - FWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Human Performance Fitness Assessor position gives a student hands-on experience setting up, conducting, and analyzing exercise tests and assessments. The role supports health, fitness, and athletic performance assessment and recommendation activities under faculty supervision, while helping coordinate testing with HHP faculty and athletic staff. The position is located in the new HHP laboratory in the nursing building.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time UPIKE undergraduate student.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and social media and new technology.
• Attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, written and verbal communication, customer focus, and willingness to learn new things.
• Physical ability to perform the listed job demands, including pushing and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a student interested in Health and Human Performance or another biomedical pathway.

Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and manage assessment data while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Analyze assessment results and assist in developing individualized recommendations to improve health, fitness, and athletic performance.
• Meet one-on-one with student-athletes to explain assessment results and discuss performance-related implications.
• Assist with pre-season, mid-season, and post-season testing for athletic teams.
• Prepare and calibrate assessment equipment and ensure testing areas are organized and safe.
• Assist with exercise prescription development under faculty supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to professional reports for coaches and athletes.
• Collaborate with HHP faculty and athletic staff to coordinate testing schedules and athlete follow-up.
• Develop professional skills in communication, data interpretation, and evidence-based exercise science practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed