FALL 2025, Kinesiology TA II

St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant for Exercise Physiology

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: Jennifer Holbein

Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate

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 EXP labs including set-up teaching and clean up
• Lead study sessions with undergraduate EXP students on needed basis
• Maintain all EXP labs and equipment check instruments 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 Exercise Physiology
• Knowledge of each lab procedure as well as calibration and troubleshoot all equipment (Bod Pod Hydrostatic weighing Ultima II metabolic cart and ECG 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