OLYMPIC SPORTS NUTRITION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY)

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OLYMPIC SPORTS NUTRITION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY)

Req #:

Req #:

236423

OLYMPIC SPORTS NUTRITION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (TEMPORARY)

Req #:

Req #:

236423

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

07/10/2024

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary:

$21.63 - $28.90 per hour

Other Compensation:

Union Position:

Yes

Shift:

First Shift

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard.

The Intercollegiate Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Olympic Sports Nutrition Operations Coordinator to join their team.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Olympic Sports Nutrition Operations Coordinator will oversee the central and satellite fueling stations, manage their staffing, and coordinate all inventory and ordering for training fuel and nutritional/ergogenic supplements for student-athletes in the University of Washington Athletic Department. The position will be based out of the Performance Nutrition Center in the Graves Annex Building of the Athletic Department.

The Nutrition Operations Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Performance Nutrition and be expected to perform the following as a shift-lead:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the central fueling station is fully stocked and clean. (25%).

• Manage basketball locker room budget, stocking, and ordering. Relay practice and competition information from the Performance Dietitians to create schedules for stocking and pre- and post-practice fuel delivery. (25%).

• Track inventory of food and beverage usage in the central and satellite fueling stations, plus nutritional and ergogenic supplements. Place, organize, and receive food, beverage, and nutritional and ergogenic supplement orders. (15%).

• Manage a small staff of workers, sports nutrition volunteers, and students, including scheduling, onboarding orientations, and updating training manuals. (6%).

• Coordinate competition day and travel nutrition snacks for teams. (6%).

• Maintain a sanitary and clean environment for student athletes by following written food safety protocols, tracking temperatures for fridges and warming drawers, ensuring all food safety documentation is updated, and that all workers have active food safety worker certifications. Become the main contact for university food safety visits. (5%).

• Interact with student-athletes and be available to answer questions or direct the athletes to appropriate resources (5%).

• Other tasks as identified by the Performance Dietitians (5%).

• Manage communications within the central and satellite fueling stations, including posting and having accurate ingredients list with common allergies posted for daily breakfast and smoothie ingredients, ensuring fuel items have accurate labels with nutrition information, ensuring operation hours are posted and accurate, ensuring fueling station updates are communicated on social media, and submitting maintenance requests (4%).

• Adhere to budget guidelines laid out by the Director of Performance Nutrition and track budget and spending throughout the course of the year for all food, beverage, and nutritional and ergogenic supplements. Pay invoices for all products ordered. (4%).

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee may be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently and as an integral member of the Performance Nutrition Department.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while still paying attention to detail.

• Possess strong time and priority management skills and possess effective oral and written communication skills.

• Practice safe food handling skills and obtain food handlers permit within 30 days of hire.

• Be able to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs.

• Be reliable and dependable and accomplishing assigned tasks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Food service experience.

• Those who are interested in becoming Registered Dietitians in the athletic setting and seeking resume-boosting experiences are highly encouraged to apply.

• A strong interest in the field of sports nutrition and management.

• Experience in project management and managing a small staff.

• Experience having worked in a collegiate and/or professional sport fueling station operation.

• Strong communication skills and work ethic.

• We are looking for someone who will be able to work autonomously.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday from 6:45am-2:45pm. Be prepared to occasionally work UW official holidays and breaks.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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