Sport Nutrition Assistant - Part-Time, Term

Please note: This is a part-time, term position.

This position is responsible for assisting the sports dietitian with daily tasks, managing the operation of the fueling station, and developing team nutrition education as requested in support of the Vanderbilt Athletics Sports Nutrition department. This is a part-time, term position that will provide sports nutrition experience and individual professional development while learning about the role of a collegiate sports dietitian.

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University's Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 16 varsity teams (6 men's teams and 10 women's teams), 14 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

NOTE: A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist sports dietitians with daily tasks as requested

• Manage the operation of the fueling station

• Make recovery shakes

• Restocking the fueling items

• Assist with pre- and post-practice optimal fueling

• Develop team nutrition education or other projects upon request from sport dietitians

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma is necessary.

• Active pursuit of a health-related college degree is preferred.

• Prior experience working in athletics is preferred.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.