AY KINES 375 Physiology of Exercise Teaching Assistant (WS-ST2)
About The Position
Students work with Kinesiology Department Faculty to prepare for labs. Students also assist faculty and students during lab sessions. This position requires assisting with undergraduate exercise physiology labs, including set-up, teaching, and clean-up. It also involves leading study sessions with undergraduate exercise physiology students as needed, maintaining all exercise physiology labs and equipment, and regularly checking instruments/equipment. The role includes taking care of towels, keeping equipment and materials in proper places, setting up lab equipment prior to class as needed, and keeping labs clean and tidy. Additionally, the TA will correct lab manuals/classroom work and assist during field trips.
Requirements
- Must have successfully completed KINES 375 Physiology of Exercise.
- Knowledge of each lab procedure as well as calibration and troubleshoot all equipment (e.g. Metabolic carts, HUMAC Isokinetic dynamometer, BodPod, hydrostatic weighing tank, Wingate ergometer, Vertec, Jump Mat)
- Knowledge of safety procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in a friendly, professional manner
- Strong organizational and time management skills required
- Detail-oriented, work independently and confidentially
- Attendance is required
Nice To Haves
- Additional Kinesiology coursework is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with undergraduate exercise physiology labs, including set-up, teaching and clean up
- Lead study sessions with undergraduate exercise physiology students on needed basis
- Maintain all exercise physiology labs and equipment, check instruments/equipment regularly
- Take care of towels, keep equipment and materials in proper places
- Set up lab equipment prior to start of class on a needed basis
- Keep labs clean and tidy
- Correct lab manuals/classroom work
- Assist during field trips
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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