The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE: 

Olympic Performance Nutrition Intern

JOB PURPOSE: 

Assist the Director of Performance Dietetics – Olympic Sports with tasks related to providing nutrition education and performance nutrition to student athletes at the University of Wyoming. Sports include: men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, wrestling, swim and dive, and more.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, assisting with management of the High Altitude Fueling Station (inventory management, food ordering and receiving, scheduling, stocking, cleaning, etc.), creating nutrition education materials for athletes, creating and delivering basic nutrition talks and cooking classes to Olympic Sport teams, providing performance and recovery nutrition on practice and competition days, interacting with athletes and answering their basic performance nutrition questions, and helping with social media account education posts.

Pay rate is $12/hr. Looking for motivated individuals interested in athletics/sports nutrition and willing to work 15-20 hours per week for the academic year (August-May). Potential work over winter and summer breaks if desired. Students majoring in dietetics/nutrition and other health-related fields are encouraged to apply. If you have questions, reach out to Megan McGuffey Skinner at mcguffey@uwyo.edu.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Current University of Wyoming student/working toward degree at University of Wyoming
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with UW policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Studying dietetics, nutrition, or health-related field.
• Ability to follow directions, carry out directions, and ask for help if needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, & resume.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/