Student Assistant, Performance Nutrition Operations

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Athletics is seeking passionate and growth-minded interns for the 2026 fall semester. This role is designed for applicants pursuing a career in nutrition and health promotion or operations within collegiate athletics. Interns will be introduced to the foodservice aspects of sports nutrition, including the management of fueling station products and food safety. Interns will report to the Assistant Sports Dietitian and the Nutrition Operations Manager.

Requirements

All student assistants must hold a current ServSafe certification before handling food
Ability to work well in a team environment
Flexible schedule; including occasional early mornings and weekends
Must adhere to all NCAA, University of Texas and University of Texas Athletics policies, rules and regulations
Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin
Must have a Texas driver’s license
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Class "C" operator's driver's license required
Must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form
Must present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment

Nice To Haves

Completion of the ServSafe Food Safety Certification
Pursuing a degree in Sports Nutrition, Exercise Science, Wellness Health Promotion, Sport Management or a related health field

Responsibilities

Deliver product from central receiving to all athletics fueling station locations on assigned routes
Assist with loading and unloading deliveries under the direction of the Operations Manager
Perform vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any concerns
Maintain product integrity (temperature, packaging, handling) during transit
Communicate any delivery discrepancies or station concerns immediately to the Operations Manager
Assist with food prep tasks as assigned
Fill stocking shifts as assigned — follow FIFO rotation standards at all times
Complete basic station restocking tasks as assigned during delivery windows
Support game-day setup, travel trunk packing, and breakdown as directed
Perform other duties as assigned
Consistently exemplify the core values and support the mission of Texas Athletics
Always act ethically
Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program
Actively participate in assigned education and training programs
Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, SEC, or other governing body, including state and federal laws
Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income
Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, SEC Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR
Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation
As an employee of the university, if you witness or receive information about sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking that involves a current student or employee, you have a duty to promptly report the incident to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator