Sports Dietitian, Football

Requisition Number S1651P

Job Summary

Auburn University Athletics seeks candidates for a Sports Dietitian position to assist with overseeing the Football nutrition program for student-athletes and the management of the Wellness Kitchen dining facility for Auburn University Athletics.

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

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Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Essential Functions

• Performs dietary assessments and counseling to football student-athletes. Tracks and documents outcomes of nutrition services.
• Performs nutrition education talks and cooking demonstrations to team. Assists in development and improvement of nutrition education materials and resources.
• Assists with performing and analyzing body composition assessments of student-athletes.
• Evaluates the use and safety of dietary supplements by student athletes including potential Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sponsorships. Assists in creation and review of supplement protocols.
• Works closely with coaching staff and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter. Works with athletic trainers and sports medicine staff to address nutritional challenges to performance, provides injury nutrition education, and creates hydration protocols. Collaborates with strength and conditioning staff to optimize student athlete performance through the recommendation of proper nutrition for training and recovery. Works with athletic trainers and sports medicine staff to address nutritional challenges to performance, provides injury nutrition education, and creates hydration protocols.
• Assists in planning of game weekend nutrition and pre-game menus for home and away competition. Travels with team to all competition sites. Participates in football recruiting events by providing presentations to prospects and families. Orders team meals for practices and other events.
• Assists in teams’ planning and execution of every day practice fueling. Assists in management of football fueling station including ordering, inventory, managing, stocking, staffing, and creating educational materials. May assist with coordination of football student volunteer sports nutrition program.
• Provides feedback to the Wellness Kitchen dining facility based on team needs and preferences.
• Develops and implements sports nutrition policies and procedures for football.
• Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, Sports Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience
• Experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college football nutrition program as a
  Registered Dietitian (can include fellowship, internship or graduate assistantship).
• Knowledge of Southeastern Conference (SEC), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules and regulations, and food safety procedures. Basic computer skills, presentation skills, and communication skills. Ability to work a non-traditional work week including weekends and holidays.
• Registered Dietitian or must be a licensed dietitian in the state of Alabama 180 days after hire. Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters’ degree is preferred.

Salary Range: $59,700 - $99,600

Link for postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/29442

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.