Sport Science Student Assistant (Fall)

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma in Norman seeks a student to support sport science services with a focus on Recovery and Performance Science. You will work closely with sport science staff in the Everest Training Center, handling recovery rooms, data collection, assessments and team support.

You will develop educational materials, present findings, and communicate with performance teams. The role includes administrative responsibilities and may involve additional duties as directed by the Director of

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in Fall 2026 term as an undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring is contingent upon verification of current student status.
• Obtaining a degree in Exercise Physiology, Neuroscience, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide sport science services focused on Recovery and Performance Science.
• Perform day-to-day duties in the Everest Training Center, including Recovery Rooms, assessment, and data collection with athletic teams.
• Develop educational presentations, consensus statements, best practices and handout materials for staff and student athletes.
• Maintain ongoing communications with performance staff regarding sport science information.
• Assist with administrative duties related to daily operations of recovery/performance facilities.

Skills

Performance science

Non-standard week

Task delegation

Communication & presentation

Monitoring tools and data collection

Data visualization

Data analysis (R, SAS, SPSS, JASP)

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology, Neuroscience, Data Analytics, Engineering or related field

Tools

R

SAS

SPSS

JASP

Job description

Pay Range:

Targeted salary of $7.25 - $8.00/hr based on education and experience

Benefits Eligible:

No

Work Schedule:

Rotating Shift Schedule

Travel:

May be required

Position Introduction:

Work closely with other sport science staff to provide sport science services to student athletes, with a primary focus on (Recovery and Performance Science), with the possibility of a role with teams as deemed appropriate by the Director of Sport Science. Will be expected to 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 student athletes. Maintain ongoing communications with performance staff regarding pertinent sport science information. Position includes role at (Recovery or Performance Science Lab) in addition to administrative responsibilities related to daily operations of these facilities. May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Sport Science

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be 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.
• Obtaining a degree in Exercise Physiology, Neuroscience, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field is required

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Class Schedule

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of performance science practices
• Ability to work a non-standard work week, including breaks, holidays, and weekends
• Capability of delegating tasks/duties effectively and efficiently to department members
• Effective communication, presentation, and counseling skills
• Knowledge of monitoring and recovery tools, technologies and methodologies
• Knowledge of data management, analysis and data visualization
• Competent in coding language (preferably R), data analysis (R, SAS, SPSS, JASP, etc.)
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies (NCAA)

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

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

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes