Seasonal Football Sports Nutrition Fellow

University of Oregon Athletic Department
Eugene, Oregon

The University of Oregon Football Performance Nutrition team is seeking a Seasonal Football Sports Nutrition Fellow to support the Oregon Football program. Under the guidance of the Director of Football Nutrition, the fellow will gain hands-on experience in Division I football/collegiate athletics. Their focus will be on sports nutrition operations, performance fueling and education.

This is a seasonal, temporary, and hourly-paid position (35 hours/week at $23/hour). It requires a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Please note, benefits are not included.

 

Desired start date: July 6th, 2025

End date: January 31st, 2026

 

Responsibilities: This role encompasses responsibilities in food service operations, performance nutrition, and education. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

   

Food Service/Fueling Operations

  • Oversight of football fueling station including inventory management and ordering
  • Supporting practice and lift sessions with smoothie prep, snack tables, and recovery nutrition setup
  • Organize catering/vendor orders and set-up, as needed


Performance Nutrition & Education

  • Create engaging nutrition education content (visuals, handouts, and digital materials)
  • Managing taste-test snack creations to promote nutrient-dense foods
  • Assist with data collection as it pertains to sports nutrition
  • Supervising training table meals
  • Supporting and co-developing presentations and resources for student athlete education
  • (If RD credentialed) Meeting with 5–10 football student-athletes individually to provide nutrition support

 


Leadership & Collaboration

  • Assisting with student worker management
  • Contributing to team meetings and strategy planning for football fueling and nutrition services
 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field
  • Previous experience in sports nutrition and/or foodservice
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and maintain professionalism
  • Ability to work as part of a team and possess a friendly demeanor
  • A strong interest in sports nutrition
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
  • Ability to work a non-traditional work week; including nights, weekends, and holidays
 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible strongly preferred
  • Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field
  • Previous experience in the collegiate football setting

 

Apply now:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references in one pdf to Brenna Sleggs at bsleggs@uoregon.edu. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.