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

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

5d • 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 assessor works with student-athletes and athletic teams, supporting assessment, data management, result interpretation, and individualized recommendations under faculty supervision. The role also involves coordinating with Health and Human Performance faculty and athletic staff and developing professional skills in communication, data interpretation, and evidence-based exercise science.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time UPIKE undergraduate student.
• Attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, written and verbal communication, customer focus, and willingness to learn new things.
• Computer skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and social media and new technology.

Nice To Haves

• Interest 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 Health and Human Performance 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: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed