TES Sports Nutrition Intern

EXPIRED

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES2110P

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 i

s 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 | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Transcripts

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other

2. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you a Registered Dietician Eligible (RDE) - RD license or will be within 90 days of hire?

   • Yes
   • No