The MSU Department of Athletics is searching for a Head Olympic Performance Dietitian to contribute to the mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by providing nutrition services and support to Olympic sport students-athletes. This individual, under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition, will serve as the primary contact, resource, and liaison to execute day-to-day nutrition operations for Olympic Sports programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact related to nutrition services intended for Olympic sport teams and student-athletes including, but not limited to the following:
  • Dietary/nutrition consultations/assessments/screenings
  • Development and facilitation of team nutrition education sessions
  • Meal plan development
  • Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) on all nutrition-related conditions such as nutrient deficiencies, food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances, GI complications, preventative and responsive nutrition interventions related to injury, eating disorders and disordered eating, etc.
  • Perform and interpret results of nutrition, hydration, and body composition assessments
  • Research, evaluation, education, recommendation, and provision of permissible dietary supplements, as needed/appropriate
  • Grocery store tours and cooking demos
• Collaborate with the performance nutrition team, physicians, sports medicine professionals, academic staff, support staff, Olympic sport coaches, and multidisciplinary support staff (strength and conditioning, athletic training, etc.) to ensure an environment supporting optimal health and performance for Football student-athletes
• Daily oversight of Jenison Field House fueling station and fueling needs for Olympic student-athletes including:
  • Product management (ordering, receiving, storing, tracking, stocking)
  • Inventory control/management
  • Following food safety protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Supervision of Olympic performance nutrition students/interns (students/interns staffing, training, scheduling, communication)
• Attend team meetings, practices, competitions, and other team activities/events as needed and/or directed
• Maintain proper documentation (performance nutrition metrics, individual and team education interventions, body composition assessments and progress, biochemical parameters, etc.)
• Assist, as needed, with management of Olympic sport training tables and meals, in coordination with Olympic sport operations team members
• Assist, as needed, with management of Olympic pre- and post-game meals and snacks for home and away competitions, in coordination with Olympic sport operations team members
• Serve as a nutrition resource for athletic trainers, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, medical staff, and food service personnel
• Assist with recruitment, training, education, mentorship, and scheduling of dietetic interns, fellows, and student volunteers
• Participate in recruitment efforts by promoting the University’s performance nutrition program (Spartans Fuel) to prospective student-athletes and their families
• Develop nutrition educational resources for Olympic sport student-athletes and staff
• Aid in the development and implementation of nutrition policies and procedures
• Stay current with food, nutrition, health and wellness issues and research related to sports nutrition, principally information related to Olympic sport student-athletes/collegiate population
• Provide written and verbal reports as needed and/or assigned to Olympic sport medical staff (team physicians, athletic training)
• Routine reporting of Olympic sport nutrition operations, interventions, and requests to the Director of Performance Nutrition
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Performance Nutrition

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition/Dietetics and a minimum of two years or more of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in performance nutrition settings; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CSSD or CSSD eligible. Must be a registered dietitian. Must be willing to work non-tradition hours and weekends, as needed.

Desired:

Master’s degree in Human Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent degree. Experience working with collegiate and/or professional athletes for a minimum of two years.

Apply here: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/511408/assistant-directorfixed-acad-staff