TES Olympic Sports Nutrition Intern

Job Summary

is currently accepting applications for an Olympic Sports Nutrition Intern. This 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 Olympic Sports programs.

The 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Expectations :

• Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Eligible (RDE). Must become a Registered Dietician within 90 days of the hire date.
• 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