Sports Nutrition Assistant

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Duke Athletics Sports Nutrition Assistant will support the Nutrition Department by managing fueling stations, training interns, and handling inventory and ordering.

This part-time role assists with team meals, catering, and gameday nutrition support, while following university policies and HIPAA standards; the candidate must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and work with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field
• 1-2 years related experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and comply with HIPAA and university policies

Responsibilities

• Manage fueling stations, train and supervise student interns, oversee daily operations, inventory, ordering and receiving
• Develop educational materials (social media, flyers, TV, etc.)
• Assist with team meals and catering
• Assist with gameday nutrition support
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by the Sports Dietitians

Skills

Fast learner

Interpersonal effectiveness

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

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Title

Sports Nutrition Assistant

Position Summary

This position reports to the Director of Sports Nutrition. This part time position (19.9 hours maximum per week, benefits ineligible) will handle a wide variety of operational activities for the Sports Nutrition Department.

Essential Functions

• Manage fueling stations which includes but is not limited to training and managing student interns, manage fueling station daily operations, food inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Develop educational materials (social media, flyers, TV, etc.)
• Assist with team meals and catering
• Assist with gameday nutrition support
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by the Sports Dietitians

Expectations And Skills

• Fast learner and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Conduct themselves with the highest degree of professionalism and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain HIPPA confidentiality and adhere to all department and university policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws, and interpretations of the ACC and the NCAA.
• Practice safe food handling skills
• Be able to lift, push, and pull objects up to 30lbs.
• Be reliable and dependable and accomplishing assigned tasks with a positive attitude.
• Ability to prioritize based on immediate need, to be flexible and possess the aptitude to shift focus quickly while remaining organized and tracking all tasks.

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Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Nutrition or related field and minimum related experience of 1-2 years

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate should be able to function independently of direction, enjoy working with people of different cultures and backgrounds, remain organized, have the capacity to seek out the guidance and assistance of other department members, and be willing to assist others to maintain the overall function of the Sports Nutrition Department.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires analytical, communication and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program.

Experience

No experience required beyond bachelor's degree.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

No Experience Required Beyond Bachelor's Degree.

Job Code: 00000926 ATHLETICS DEPT ASSISTANT

Job Level: 06

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

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