FWS - Sports Nutrition Assistant

Overview

This is a FWS student temporary position with USF's Athletics Sports Nutrition department. Sports Nutrition FWS Student Assistant (Football and Basketball). We are looking to hire for fall/spring semesters. Please include class schedule and Federal work study award allotment from awards summary.

Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US;
Tampa, FL, United States

• Job Identification: 40407
• Job Category:
  Athletics
• Posting Date: 01/12/2026, 07:38 PM
• Apply Before: 02/12/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level: High School Graduate
• Essential Personnel:
  No

This is a FWS student temporary position with USF's Athletics Sports Nutrition department. Sports Nutrition FWS Student Assistant (Football and Basketball). We are looking to hire for fall/spring semesters. Please include class schedule and Federal work study award allotment from awards summary.

• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of USF Sports Nutrition's fueling stations
• Inventory management
• Support assigned teams  snack distributions and travel preparations
• Hydration protocols and data collection

• Required Qualifications: HS Diploma, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred Qualifications: Currently working towards a career in nutrition, health, or exercise sciences field; experience working in athletics preferred but not required
• Must provide FWS award and class schedule
• Does require a Level 1 background check due to working with student-athletes
• This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

• Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead (hr-ADA-Request) to coordinate your accommodation request.

• Working at USF
  :
  With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No.
  
  1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
• About USF
  :
  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. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No.
  
  1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). USF reports strong research funding and impact.

• This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
• The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):
  Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
• Equal Employment Opportunity:
  The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.