TES Sports Nutrition Intern

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number TES2110P
Home Org Name Athletic Sports Nutrition
Division Name Director Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Title TES Sports Nutrition Intern
Estimated Hours Per Week 30-35
Anticipated Length of Assignment N/A
Job Summary
The Auburn University Athletic Department is currently accepting applications for two Sports Nutrition Interns to join the Auburn Sports Nutrition team. One position will be with Auburn Football, and one position will be with Auburn Olympic Sports.
This opportunity will allow each intern to gain experience working in collegiate sports nutrition. Each 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 sports nutrition team and Auburn University Athletics Department.
  • Work closely with coaching staffs, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, sport psychology, sport science, and other individuals from the Athletic Department.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field
  • Registered Dietician Eligible (RDE) – RD license required within 90 days of hire.


Expectations:
  • Background and strong interest in sports nutrition.
  • Must obtain RD license within 90 days of hiring to maintain eligible employment status.
  • 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.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $17.44/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 01/11/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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