Location: Auburn,AL, USA
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number TES2635P Home Org Name Athletic Sports Nutrition Division Name Director Intercollegiate Athletics Position Title TES Olympic Sports Nutrition Intern Estimated Hours Per Week 30 Anticipated Length of Assignment n/a Job Summary
The Auburn University Athletic Department is currently accepting applications for an Olympic Sports Nutrition Intern. This intern position is a 11-month paid position.
This opportunity will allow the intern to gain experience working in collegiate sports nutrition specifically with the Auburn University Olympic Sports programs. The Nutrition Intern will work daily in the Auburn Athletics facilities as a member of the Sports Nutrition staff. Hours will vary and will include a non-standard workweek.
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
* Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
* Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
* Assistance with special projects
* Seasonal work
* Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU student employees are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions
* Providing nutrition expertise to student athletes through team talks, consultations, and other educational strategies; assisting in teams' planning and execution of every day practice fueling, game day/travel nutrition, and competition fueling strategies.
* Assist in management of fueling stations including keeping inventory, managing, stocking, staffing, and creating educational materials.
* Assist in development and improvement of nutrition education materials and resources.
* Assist in player testing, tracking, & reporting (Body composition, hydration, meals, etc.)
* Organize catering/vendor orders and set-up, as needed.
* Participate as a positive, committed, and determined member of the team.
* Work closely with coaching staffs, athletic trainers, strength staffs and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field
Expectations:
* Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Eligible (RDE). Must become a Registered Dietician within 90 days of the hire date.
* Background and strong interest in sports nutrition.
* Ability to work a non-standard workweek, including some weekends and holidays. Strong communication (oral and written), organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
* Ability to use Microsoft Office platforms; Creative thinking and problem-solving skills; Knowledge of sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, eating disorders/disordered eating; Ability to work well with others and collaborate with team members in a positive and productive manner.
* Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete work tasks with minimal direction. Ability to be punctual, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range $17.00 - $25.00/hour Work Hours 7:45a - 4:45p, M-F, nights and weekends as needed City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama Posting Date 12/11/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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Required Documents
* Resume
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* Cover Letter
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* * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field?
* Yes
* No
* * Are you a Registered Dietician (RD) or are you eligible to become certified as a Registered Dietician (RDE)?
* Yes
* No