Job Description

Job Description

St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant for Biomechanics in Kinesiology

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Kinesiology

Unit Number (5 digits): 11290

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Matthew Neuger

Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate

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:

CommunicationHuman RelationsProblem Solving

Motivation/LeadershipEssential Work SkillsResearch/Quantitative

Organization/PlanningTechnical

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with undergraduate biomechanics labs, including set-up, teaching and clean up
• Lead study sessions with undergraduate biomechanics students on needed basis
• Maintain all biomechanics 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

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills):

• Kinesiology Major and have successfully completed Biomechanics
• Knowledge of each lab procedure as well as calibration and troubleshoot all equipment (Qualisys, EMG, EEG, Force plate, Vertec and Jump Mat, etc.)
• 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
• Good attendance is required

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