TES Football Nutrition Intern

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

• Providing nutrition expertise to student athletes through team talks, consultations, and other educational strategies; assisting in teams’ planning and execution of every day practice fueling, game day/travel nutrition, and competition fueling strategies.
• Assist in management of fueling stations including keeping inventory, managing, stocking, staffing, and creating educational materials.
• Assist in development and improvement of nutrition education materials and resources.
• Assist in player testing, tracking, & reporting (Body composition, hydration, meals, etc.)
• Organize catering/vendor orders and set-up, as needed.
• Participate as a positive, committed, and determined member of the team.
• Work closely with coaching staffs, athletic trainers, strength staffs and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietician Eligible (RDE); Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Expectations:

• Background and strong interest in sports nutrition.
• Ability to work a non-standard workweek, including some weekends and holidays. Strong communication (oral and written), organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office platforms; Creative thinking and problem-solving skills; Knowledge of sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, eating disorders/disordered eating; Ability to work well with others and collaborate with team members in a positive and productive manner.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete work tasks with minimal direction. Ability to be punctual, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.