Sport Science Student Assistant (Fall)

Targeted salary of $7.25 - $8.00/hr based on education and experience. Benefits eligible: No.

Schedule

Rotating shift schedule. May require travel and working a non-standard work week, including breaks, holidays, and weekends.

About the Role

Work closely with other sport science staff to provide sport science services to student athletes, with a primary focus on Recovery and Performance Science. There is potential for a role with teams as deemed appropriate by the Director of Sport Science.

Perform day-to-day duties in the Everest Training Center, including hours within the Recovery Rooms, assessment, and monitoring data collection with athletic teams. Develop effective educational presentations, consensus statements, best practices, and handout materials for staff and student athletes. Maintain ongoing communications with performance staff regarding pertinent sport science information.

Includes a role in the Recovery or Performance Science Lab, as well as administrative responsibilities related to the daily operations of these facilities. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Sport Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide sport science services with a focus on Recovery and Performance Science.
• Perform duties in the Everest Training Center, including work in Recovery Rooms and data collection.
• Develop educational materials such as presentations, best practices, and handouts.
• Maintain communication with performance staff regarding sport science information.
• Manage daily operations of Recovery or Performance Science Lab facilities.
• Delegate tasks effectively to department members.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Pursuing a degree in Exercise Physiology, Neuroscience, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of performance science practices.
• Effective communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
• Knowledge of monitoring and recovery tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Competency in coding languages (preferably R) and data analysis tools (R, SAS, SPSS, JASP, etc.).
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a collegiate or professional setting, or applied work is strongly preferred.

Hiring contingent upon a background check. Required attachments: Resume and class schedule.