Assistant Athletic Dietitian- Football

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Department:

Athletics Job Summary:

An Assistant Athletic Dietitian-Football. The incumbent will provide performance nutrition services to enhance student-athlete health, recovery, and competitive success. The position works as part of an interdisciplinary performance team to deliver individualized counseling, team education, and nutrition support tailored to Football demands.

Job Description:

The Assistant Athletic Dietitian- Football assesses and counsels student-athletes on daily fueling, hydration, body composition goals, and medical nutrition concerns, and develops individualized meal and snack plans that support training, travel, and competition schedules. The role coordinates nutrition education sessions for teams and coaches, assists with training table and fueling station offerings, and ensures all products and supplements comply with NCAA and institutional policies. This position collaborates closely with athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, team physicians, and sport coaches, contributes to recruiting efforts by meeting with prospective student-athletes and families, and may help supervise interns or student workers.

Job Responsibilities:

Directs sports nutrition education services for student athletes. Provides nutrition assessment and counseling for student athletes and coaches. Develops and manages assigned budget. Collaborates with members of the athletic medical team to effectively treat student athletes. Executes fueling stations, practice /competition nutrition needs, and other food service needs. Develops and implements nutritional policies and procedures.

Education Qualifications:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 3 Years |

Required Compensation:

$51,604.80 - $77,396.80

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements:

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

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Background Check Statement:

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