Job Title: Student Teaching Assistant (TA) - Biomechanics
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
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Department Name: Kinesiology
Unit Number (5 digits): 11290
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Kinesiology Faculty
Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour
Hours: During class hours, plus additional time as needed for set-up / review help
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 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):
Must have successfully completed Biomechanics. Additional Kinesiology coursework is preferred.
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
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.
