Student Worker KINES 375 Physiology of Exercise TA

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

3d • Onsite

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 crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, and lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, as well as rare exposure to vibrations, wet or humid conditions indoors, extreme cold, and extreme heat to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

What This Job Offers

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