TES Football Nutrition Intern

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES3230P

Home Org Name

Football

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES3230P

Home Org Name

Football

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

TES Football 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 a Football Nutrition Intern. The Auburn Football Nutrition 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 Football program. The Football 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.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Eligible (ROE)

Expectations:

• 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 | 02/02/2026 | | Closing Date | | | Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
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. Please visit their websiteto learn more. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.

(Open Ended Question)

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

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you a Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Eligible (ROE)?

   • Yes
   • No

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