Nutrition Student Assistant

KANSAS ATHLETICS • Lawrence, KS

1d • $10 - $10 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Aide is responsible for assisting the various Olympic Sports Dietitians in monitoring the student-athlete fueling station(s), managing the performance nutrition social media platforms, distributing team snacks, and monitoring inventory. This position will work closely with the student-athletes as well as the performance nutrition, athletic training, and strength and conditioning staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Federal Work Study eligible
• Full-time University of Kansas student in good standing
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail and follow-through
• Proven high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Must be available and willing to work a flexible schedule including early morning shifts, evenings, and weekends, as needed

Nice To Haves

• Full-time University of Kansas student in their Junior or Senior year pursuing a degree within the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences, or related field
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all guests, visitors, vendors, student-athlete prospects who enter the Wagnon Student-Athlete Center
• Monitor the main fueling station to ensure it is being used properly and appropriately by student-athletes
• Create nutrition education and post to social media after approved by Registered Dietitian
• Refill locker room snacks of those teams in season
• Prepare snacks for practice, games, and/or team staff members to pick up
• Refill weight room protein shake fridge
• Communicate effectively with performance nutrition staff regarding inventory and pertinent interactions and/or conversations with student-athletes and staff members
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity with office staff and team-related situations or issues
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics or their designee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED