Sports Nutrition Student Assistant (Fall)

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking an OU Sports Nutrition intern to support daily duties and projects for student-athletes. You will assist in fueling stations, stocking, and inventory management while helping with weekly orders and education materials.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students in nutrition-related fields, with strong organization and interpersonal skills, able to commit to 20 hours weekly for a year.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Minimum 1 year as OU Sports Nutrition intern or similar.
• Background check required.
• Resume and class schedule required.
• Preference for students in nutrition/dietetics/exercise science fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and Sports Dietitians with daily duties and projects.
• Manage fueling stations: transport, stock, inventory.
• Assist weekly ordering of sport-specific fueling stations.
• Train other interns on guidelines and protocols of OU Sports Nutrition.
• Create educational handouts and signage as deemed necessary by Sports Dietitians.
• Prepare and deliver nutritional supplements and fueling items for student athletes.
• Support sport assignments or game day operations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by staff Sports Dietitians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Nutrition/Dietetics/Exercise Science degree

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted salary of $8.00/hr, based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule:Rotating Shift Schedule

Travel:May be required

Position Introduction:

Job Duties:

• Assist staff and Sports Dietitians with daily duties and on-going projects for optimal fueling of the Oklahoma Sooner student-athletes
• Assist in managing fueling stations, including transporting and stocking, inventory of nutritional products regularly
• Assist in weekly ordering of sport-specific fueling stations
• Train other interns on the guidelines, protocols of OU Sports Nutrition
• Create educational handouts and additional signage as deemed necessary by Sports Dietitians
• Facilitate in the preparation and delivery of nutritional supplements, food, and fueling station food items for student athletes
• Sport assignments or game day operations as needed
• Other duties as assigned by staff Sports Dietitians

**Seeking students who can commit to 20 hours per week for a full year. Minimum of a yearlong position**

Required Education and Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Class Schedule

Skills:

• Attention to detail when performing assigned tasks
• Time and priority management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

• A minimum of 1 year as an OU Sports Nutrition intern or a position similar status.
• Additional opportunities are provided upon successful completion and retention of first year
• Preference given to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degree in nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, or related field
• Desire to pursue career in sports nutrition and obtain Registered Dietitian credentials

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes