Sports Nutrition Assistant

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

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. The position reports to the Director of Sports Nutrition. Duke Athletics is committed to its values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing its work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. The 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, the department strives to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Nutrition or related field
Minimum related experience of 1-2 years
Analytical, communication and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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