Sports Nutrition Student Worker Job at University of Georgia in Athens

Position Details

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Deliver, stock and maintain fueling stations in sport locker rooms, weight room, and nutrition offices
* Help pack competition and travel snacks for teams in season
* Aid with general office organization and operations as needed
* Assist in receiving large food/ supplement deliveries and stocking storage rooms
* Assist in storage room/ inventory management of refrigerated and dry food products
* Develop educational outreach for bulletin boards and departmental social media
* Collaborate with Sports Nutritionists and interns in creation of educational material for specific sports teams including handouts, electronic designs, team talks, etc.
* Work with Sports Nutritionists and interns to create social media posts and outreach
* Help with food demonstrations, food challenges, and other snack demos
* Engage with our student-athletes to spread nutrition themes, messages, etc.
* Assist in departmental projects and tasks as needed
* Perform other tasks and projects as they arise on a day-to-day basis