Management Intern, Nutrition

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director for SDA Nutrition, this role assists with daily Sports Nutrition Department operations to enhance the planning, implementation, and management of sports nutrition programming for student-athletes. The position adheres to NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as well as Arizona Board of Regents, University, and Athletic Department policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must possess a valid card or certificate issued by an ANSI-accredited food handler training program (such as ServSafe Food Handler) (REQUIRED).
Minimum of one year of related experience in a sports nutrition setting.
At least 6 months of related experience in a collegiate athletic program.
Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
Experience in using organizational and record-keeping skills.
Experience in prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment and working efficiently and independently.
Experience in using Microsoft Office.
Experience in working a non-standard schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of a Master's Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or other related field from an accredited university or college.
Evidence of being a registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (REQUIRED).

Responsibilities

Participate in a competency-based learning opportunity intended to develop sports nutrition knowledge and skills.
Engage with mentorship as part of the SDA Nutrition team.
Serve as sports dietitian and primary point of SDA Nutrition Department contact for assigned teams.
Responsible for developing and implementing creative and evidence-based sports nutrition education plans for assigned teams.
Maintain clinic hours for individual student-athlete nutrition appointments to assess and counsel on optimal nutrition for training, competition, recovery, hydration, immunity, travel, weight and body composition management, bone health, nutrient deficiencies, digestive health, diabetes, and more, and document within the electronic medical record.
Perform body composition assessments, review nutritional supplements for safety, efficacy, and banned substances, and counsel student-athletes based on department philosophies.
Assist with menu planning for team and department-provided meals, actively participate in meal monitoring and education with student-athletes.
Participate in scheduled operation of departmental nutrition bars (fueling stations), including creating and implementing education material, maintaining food safety standards, and assisting with administrative tasks such as product ordering, inventory, receiving, budget tracking.
Assist with managing student intern staff and scheduling.
Maintain professional competency and skills required for a high level of professional practice.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Big-12, and institution rules and regulations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for SDA Nutrition.