Sports Nutrition Fellow

Title : Sports Nutrition Fellow

Employee Classification : Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus : University of North Texas

Division : UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department : UNT-Dining Service

Department : UNT-Dining-Residential-163720

Job Location : Denton

Salary : $12.00

FTE : .48

Retirement Eligibility : Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview :

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education.

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We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure.

Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

It’s About the Food. As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services offers 5 Dining Halls, 20+ retail venues, an upscale dining restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and catering service all led by professionally-trained chefs and hospitality experts.

UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining due to the department’s innovative, trendsetting approach to food service and award-winning culinary talent.

UNT operates Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate Dining Hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university Dining Hall Certified Free From™ the Big 8 Food Allergens and Gluten Kitchens with Confidence.

In early 2021, UNT opened its first standalone Dining Hall, Eagle Landing, inspired by urban food halls and home to seven unique restaurant concepts, all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.

UNT was named No. 2 in the nation as a college with the best food by Delish.com and is also the recipient of the prestigious Loyal E.

Horton Award and Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT contributes to groundbreaking research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices while accelerating the implementation of the Menus of Change Principles of Healthy, Sustainable Menus.

Position Overview

The Dining Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Sports Nutrition Intern to join our team. This is a paid position that will allow an individual to gain hands-on experience within a Division I Athletic Program.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to : Creating educational materials and presentations on relevant sports nutrition topics.

Direct nutrition contact and oversight of designated teams. Delivering educational sessions for student-athletes Overseeing student-athletes at the athletic dining facility as a nutritional resource.

Assisting with ordering, purchasing, and stocking nutrition items and supplements. The employee will receive experience working with various teams in Division I athletic environment, have the potential to earn recommendations for future career opportunities and receive college credit if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors of Science in Nutrition, Sports Science, or related field. Relevant sports nutrition credentials (CSSD, CISSN, SENr, CSCS, ISAK, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

None

Preferred Qualifications

Required License / Registration / Certifications

Job Duties : Work Schedule :

Work Schedule : Hours will vary

Hours will vary

Driving University Vehicle :

Security Sensitive :

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions :

Benefits :

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EEO Statement :

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.

The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate.

The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.