Applicants must have received and accepted a Federal Work Study award through the Financial Aid department at the University of Kansas. For more information on the KU Federal Work Study Program, please visit: https://financialaid.ku.edu/understand-aid/work-study
Anticipated start date will be August 2023.
Hourly Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour
Position Summary:
The Student Aide is responsible for assisting the Football Dietitians in monitoring the student-athlete fueling station(s), managing the performance nutrition social media platforms, distributing team snacks, and monitoring inventory. This position will work closely with the student-athletes as well as the performance nutrition, athletic training, and strength and conditioning staff.
Applicants must have received a Federal Work Study award through the Financial Aid department at the University of Kansas.
Responsibilities of all Positions at Kansas Athletics:
- Adhere to University, Big 12 Conference, Kansas Athletics and NCAA policies and procedures;
- Maintain knowledge of departmental activities, sports schedules and procedures;
- Foster cooperative working relationships with immediate supervisor and staff members who work within or outside his/her work unit;
- Support the athletics departmental goals and philosophies as described by the Director of Athletics, and work to achieve and uphold the department’s mission statement and core values;
- Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and working with other staff members;
- Exhibit professional decorum at all times while representing Kansas Athletics, including routine events and meetings that occur outside of the office and on the road;
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained while an employee of Kansas Athletics including all private, confidential, or sensitive information and ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Provide excellent customer service to all guests, visitors, vendors, student-athlete prospects who enter the Anderson Family Football Complex;
- Monitor the main fueling station to ensure it is being used properly and appropriately by student-athletes;
- Create nutrition education and post to social media after approved by Registered Dietitian;
- Refill locker room snacks of those teams in season;
- Prepare snacks for practice, games, and/or team staff members to pick up;
- Refill weight room protein shake fridge;
- Communicate effectively with performance nutrition staff regarding inventory and pertinent interactions and/or conversations with student-athletes and staff members;
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity with office staff and team-related situations or issues;
- Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletics or their designee.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
- Full-time University of Kansas student in good standing;
- Federal Work Study eligible, and award received;
- Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail and follow-through;
- Proven high level of confidentiality and integrity;
- Must be available and willing to work a flexible schedule including early morning shifts, evenings, and weekends, as needed;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Full-time University of Kansas student in their Junior or Senior year pursuing a degree within the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences, or related field;
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills;