Performance Nutritionist

Job Summary

• Present lectures, seminars, and workshops on sports nutrition to student-­athletes and coaches, including pre­season nutrition overviews.


• Provide individual nutritional counseling to student­-athletes.

• Provide assistance in planning pre and post-­competition meals, both at home and on the road.


• Identify athletes with eating disorders and work with physicians and counselors in treatment.


• Develop nutrition education/intervention and sports nutrition programs.


• Establish nutritional assessment and treatment policies and procedures.

• Determine budgetary needs for IA nutritional programs.


• Assist with Drug and Alcohol Education program via supplement education.


• Develop materials on nutrition and weight control.


• Supervise use of results from Body Composition Measurement System.

• Maintain knowledge of departmental activities, sports schedules, and procedures.

• Perform duties as assigned.

• Appropriate education, training and certification in Nutrition, minimum of Bachelor's Degree.


• Experience as a Sports Nutritionist in competitive athletic environment, 1 year experience minimum.


• Ability to meet the extensive time commitments required for a Division I program (after hours coverage, weekend travel for event coverage, etc.).


• Sensitivity to student-­athlete issues.


• Proven ability to meet multiple demands in a high ­volume, fast­ paced clinical environment.


• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Strong written communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.