Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition, Football

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition, Football will report directly to the Director of Football Sports Nutrition. The Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition, Football will collaborate and assist with the Director of Football Sports Nutrition in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the sports nutrition services provided to football student-athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
Registered Dietitian credential required
North Carolina state licensure required upon hire
Minimum of two years’ experience working in a collegiate or professional football nutrition program
Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, time and priority management skills, and ability to work as a supportive team member toward the goals of the Duke Sports Nutrition Department.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate and counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, travel, bone health, digestive health, and supplementation
Identify and advise on medical related nutrition concerns including but not limited to iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell, diabetes, disordered eating, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal concerns, food allergies and intolerances, and other medical conditions
Coordinate body composition assessments and counsel student-athletes on achieving and maintaining a level of body mass, body fat, and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and performance
Present at team meals to provide performance plate coaching.
Assist and collaborate to provide team nutrition education in the form of educational presentations, handouts, grocery tours, dining hall tours, cooking classes, and other mediums
Educate team on the use of supplements, ergogenic aids, and banned substances
Provide the inventory and stocking of the Football Student-Athlete Lounge and Gatorade Recovery Bar
Assist with Football Training Table
Assist with gametime fueling for home and travel competition
Travel with team to away competition
Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy, monitor use of appropriate supplementation.
Maintain expertise in the rules and regulations of the NCAA, ACC conference, and the University pertaining to student athletes and nutrition through active participation in organizations, workshops, seminars, and review of published literature
Stay abreast of current food, nutrition, health trends and research related to sports nutrition.