Performance Nutrition Operations Coordinator

The Performance Nutrition Operations Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting the Performance Nutrition department to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive program within Wisconsin Athletics that aligns with the overall goals and mission of the athletic department. This position assists with the daily management of foodservice and training table operations, including inventory, ordering, and student-staff oversight, while also coordinating team meal logistics and communication with Levy staff. The role offers opportunities to build leadership and management skills, manage budgets, and gain valuable experience in collegiate athletics. This position reports directly to the Director of Performance Nutrition.

Key areas of focus include:

• Coordinate inventory management, order placement, deliveries, and equipment maintenance.

• Assist Performance Nutrition staff with the recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of student workers.

• Lead the scheduling and training of student workers.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of daily tasks, including stocking and travel product lists.

• Oversee cleaning and sanitation protocols to maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

• Track, document, and reconcile expenses in an organized and timely manner; provide regular budget and expense updates.

• Collaborate with team staff to coordinate logistics for team meals at home (schedule management, check-ins, vouchers).

• Create prep sheets for Levy staff to execute team meals.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Red Card administration.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Develops, implements and oversees workflow components, and assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff

• Assists with unit budget monitoring, management of inventory levels, and staff training

• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities

• Selects, develops, implements and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations

• Monitors adherence to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures, identifies needs and makes recommendations for improvement to leadership

Athletics, Performance Nutrition

The minimum salary of this position is $48,107, depending on qualifications and experience.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:

- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;

- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;

- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

More Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

- Administratively self-sufficient; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Sheets and Drive.

- Ability to Kneel, crouch, lift, carry, and move inventory up to 50 lbs.

- Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as Nutrition or Hospitality, from an accredited institution preferred.

- Ability to work cooperatively and build strong working relationships with diverse groups, including administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni

- Work well independently and in a team(s)

- Ability to be flexible in accepting new responsibilities

- Excellent communication skills to work with student-athletes, coaches, and support staff

- Knowledge of and experience with NCAA and Big Ten rules

- At least one (1) year of related supervisory and/or foodservice experience

- Experience working within sports nutrition (collegiate or professional)

H.S. Diploma Preferred Minimum

Tianwei Miller, tm6@athletics.wisc.edu, 608-265-4138

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