Olympic Sports Nutrition Intern

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Position Details

Posting Number

G/R25043P

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Position Details

Posting Number

G/R25043P

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Working Title

Olympic Sports Nutrition Intern

Department

Athletics-Olympic Nutrition

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

UGA

is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA

employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

UGA

Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

07/08/2024

Posting Date

04/08/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
• Gain exposure and experience with all Olympic Sports teams and departmental services
• Provide sport-specific nutrition education to teams and engage in individual nutrition counseling with student-athletes
• Manage fueling stations for team sites, weight room, and centralized department sites
• Assist in managing undergraduate student interns and volunteers
• Oversee product and inventory management including receiving, deliveries, and storage room organization, including Fueling Station maintenance and quality/ food safety standards
• Assist with Training Table meals and planning pre-competition and recovery meals, and provide counsel for proper nutrient timing and plate coaching
• Facilitate departmental nutrition education, campaigns, and social media outreach
• Perform body composition assessment using BodPod and DXA technologies
• Research, evaluate, and recommend appropriate nutritional supplements | | Percentage of time | 100 |

Position Details

Position Information

| Classification Title | Temporary Technical Paraprofessional | | FLSA | Non-Exempt | | UGA Job Code | | | FTE | .725 | | Minimum Qualifications | | | Position Summary |
The Sports Nutrition Intern position provides experiential learning and sports nutrition practice in the collegiate setting. Initial experiences for the intern will be geared towards exposing the individual to all areas of Georgia Sports Nutrition operations and assisting full-time sports dietitians with all Olympic Sport team fueling and player management. Then, the intern will transition to full team coverage and responsibilities with experience and mastery. | | Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position | | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies and nutritional supplements, anthropometric measurements, and food service quality and safety
• Self-motivated and works independently, yet understands the collaborative and dynamic work setting of sports nutrition in college athletics
• Management experience, organizational and technical skill, and good attention to detail | | Physical Demands |
Will work nights and weekends
Lift heavy objects, up to 40lbs | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Is driving a requirement of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Bales | | Recruitment Contact Email | abales@sports.uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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