AY KINES 374 Biomechanics Teaching Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Student Teaching Assistant (TA) - Biomechanics (WS-ST2)

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: $12.00-13.00/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: 

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  Assist with undergraduate biomechanics labs, including set-up, teaching and clean up



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  Lead study sessions with undergraduate biomechanics students on needed basis



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  Maintain all biomechanics labs and equipment, check instruments/equipment regularly



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  Take care of towels, keep equipment and materials in proper places



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  Set up lab equipment prior to start of class on a needed basis



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  Keep labs clean and tidy



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  Correct lab manuals/classroom work



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  Assist during field trips

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills):

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  Must have successfully completed Biomechanics. Additional Kinesiology coursework is preferred.



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  Knowledge of each lab procedure as well as calibration and troubleshoot all equipment (Qualisys, EMG, EEG, Force plate, Vertec and Jump Mat, etc.)



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  Knowledge of safety procedures 



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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential



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  Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in a friendly, professional manner



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  Strong organizational and time management skills required



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  Detail-oriented, work independently and confidentially



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  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.