FWS Student Assistant /Sports Nutrition

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu . The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness and emotional development of student-athletes at USF. Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University's mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution. Core Responsibilities Job duties include, but are not limited to: Fueling Station Operations: Maintain the daily cleanliness, proper setup, and general upkeep of USF Sports Nutrition's primary fueling stations. Inventory Management: Oversee and assist with receiving, tracking, stocking, and organizing all nutritional products and supplies. Team Logistics & Distribution: Support assigned athletic programs by coordinating daily snack distributions and organizing nutritional travel preparations for away games. Hydration Protocols: Coordinate and execute baseline hydration setups for team practices, lifting sessions, and designated athletic events. Data Collection: Assist the nutrition staff with tracking administrative data, food intake logs, compliance checklists, and hydration monitoring charts. Minimal Qualifications: Current USF Student who has a Federal Work Study award (must submit class schedule and copy of award) Ability to lift up to 40 lbs Preferred Qualifications: Currently working towards a career in nutrition, health, or exercise sciences field preferred. Experience working in athletics preferred but not required. Criminal Background Check- Level 1 is required