Student Worker KINES 375 Physiology of Exercise TA

Job Description Job Title: Student Teaching Assistant (TA) - Exercise Physiology Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: Department Name: Kinesiology Unit Number (5 digits): 11290 Length of Position: See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor: Kinesiology Department Chair Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour Hours: During class hours, plus additional time as needed for set-up / review help Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Students work with Kinesiology Department Faculty to prepare for labs. Students also assist faculty and students during lab sessions. Transferable Skills: Communication Human Relations Problem Solving Motivation/Leadership Essential Work Skills Research/Quantitative Organization/Planning Technical Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with undergraduate exercise physiology labs, including set-up, teaching and clean upLead study sessions with undergraduate exercise physiology students on needed basisMaintain all exercise physiology labs and equipment, check instruments/equipment regularlyTake care of towels, keep equipment and materials in proper placesSet up lab equipment prior to start of class on a needed basisKeep labs clean and tidyCorrect lab manuals/classroom workAssist during field trips Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills): Must have successfully completed KINES 375 Physiology of Exercise. Additional Kinesiology coursework is preferred.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 proceduresExcellent communication and interpersonal skills essentialAbility to interact with a wide variety of people in a friendly, professional mannerStrong organizational and time management skills requiredDetail-oriented, work independently and confidentiallyAttendance is required Physical and Environmental Factors: 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. This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.