Student Assistant, Performance Nutrition Operations

University of Texas at Austin

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Athletics Performance Nutrition is seeking passionate and growth-minded interns for the 2026 fall semester. This program 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.
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.
Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Resume
Cover Letter
3 Professional References with Contact Information

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 — ServSafe certification required.
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.
Reports may be made by phone, email or online.
An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor).
For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.