Posted: 01-May-26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full-time
Sector:
Internal Number: ATH00000475
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition plays a vital role in developing the overall nutrition plan for SMU student-athletes for all sports except football. This role supports 300+ student athletes in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball, cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track, men's golf, women's golf, men's soccer, women's soccer, equestrian, rowing, men's swimming and diving, women's swimming and diving, volleyball, men's tennis, women's tennis and volleyball.
The Director will work closely with the Sports Medicine Staff, the Strength and Conditioning Staff, and the Mental Health staff in supporting the athletic and nutritional goals of coaches and student-athletes.
Within this collaborative health and wellness group, they will work to advance the overall objective of meeting the sports performance goals of all of the departments' intercollegiate athletic teams.
Essential Functions:
Provide nutrition screening, intervention, and follow-up to student-athletes on an individual and team basis to provide comprehensive nutrition care. This includes, but isn't limited to individual nutrition counseling and team education on nutrient timing, hydration, food allergies, disordered eating, nutrient deficiencies, dietary supplements, body composition, and injury recovery.
Provide support for the Flanagan Family Training Table for all student-athletes and maintain fueling resources in all facilities and for sport program competitions. Responsible for all aspects of nutritional supplies in the Loyd Nutrition area as well as satellite fueling stations.
Communication: Maintains communication with coaching staff, administrative staff and groups (e.g., Sport Care Teams) relative to student-athlete nutrition and performance concerns. Maintains appropriate communication with Health and Wellness staff and team physicians using electronic medical records system and following documentation practices laid out by Academy of Nutrition Dietetics.
Recruiting: Provides oversight and support for development of and presentation of educational information in support of student-athlete and parent(s) on-campus recruiting visits for sport programs.
Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, ACC Conference and institutional rules and regulations. Expected immediate communication of any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance Staff. Maintain current credentials and license as directed by the State of Texas and National certifying organizations.
This position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work hours.
This position requires occasional travel for work.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Nutrition or related field is preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience is required. Experience working with an athlete population is required.
Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and active licensure in State of Texas (required upon hire). Minimum 1 year of experience in nutrition counseling with special population individuals including but not limited to: disordered eating, eating disorders, food allergies, nutrient deficiencies, body composition, and nutrition for injury.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have knowledge of NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations. Must also have the ability to make sound judgements independently or as a team member. Awareness of and sensitivity to the nutrition needs, as well as, the athletic and social pressures, faced by students at the collegiate level desired.
Candidate must have ability to instruct, counsel and direct student-athletes, and to support coaches, mental health services, sports medicine, and food services.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time Carry/lift 25 lbs. Deadline to Apply:
Open until filled.
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by May 15, 2026
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Nutrition or related field is preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience is required. Experience working with an athlete population is required.
Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and active licensure in State of Texas (required upon
hire). Minimum 1 year of experience in nutrition counseling with special population individuals including but not limited to:
disordered eating, eating disorders, food allergies, nutrient deficiencies, body composition, and nutrition for injury.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have knowledge of NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations. Must also have the ability to make sound judgements independently or as a team member. Awareness of and sensitivity to the nutrition needs, as well as, the athletic and social pressures, faced by students at the collegiate level desired.
Candidate must have ability to instruct, counsel and direct student-athletes, and to support coaches, mental health services, sports medicine, and food services.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
- Sit for long periods of time
- Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Deadline to Apply:
Open until filled.
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by May 15, 2026