Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition (Football)

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

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About The Position

Assist the Assistant AD of Sports Nutrition with the assessment and counseling of student-athletes on optimal nutritional practices for exercise training, competition, recovery from practice, recovery from injury and illness, weight management, hydration, and supplementation. Salary Grade : 14 Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics (or related degree)
Experience: One (1) year working with college and/or professional athletes
Certifications: Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration) and Licensure (State of Mississippi) required upon hire (or proof of application in process for Mississippi licensure). Must maintain yearly continuing education in the field of sports dietetics.
Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Ability to work long and irregular hours.
Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including interviewing and education techniques.
Knowledge of eating disorders/disordered eating behaviors.
Knowledge of complementary medicine, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements.
Competence with nutrient analysis, word processing, and presentation software.
Knowledge of food service quality and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nutrition (or related degree)
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Two (2) years of experience working with collegiate and/or professional athletes
One (1) year of experience in nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy, including eating disorders counseling.

Responsibilities

Assess and counsel football student-athletes on medical-related nutrition concerns utilizing appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy techniques.
Coordinate use of and administer body composition analysis systems, including in-house DEXA and BodPod.
Assist in the coordination of football student-athlete blood work and supplementation for nutrient deficiencies in coordination with team physicians and athletic trainers.
Manage relevant nutrition app accounts and users.
Provide sport specific assessments, recommendations, and counseling regarding body composition and weight for optimal health and athletic performance.
Communicate with coaches, strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers, team physicians, counseling/sport psychology staff, and administration regarding sports nutrition and sports performance-related issues.
Serve as an active member of an interdisciplinary, integrated performance team charged with screening, treatment, and prevention of disordered eating and eating disorders.
Perform hydration testing with assigned teams; assess, plan, and develop hydration plans for individual student-athletes.
Coordinate travel nutrition needs for assigned teams in collaboration with team director of operations.
Actively participate in meal monitoring and plate-side nutrition education for football student athletes at training table meals.
Provide team-specific nutrition trainings and recommendations.
Coordinate grocery tours and cooking demonstrations (in coordination with performance nutrition chef) to enhance a healthy understanding of and relationship with food.
Meet with prospective student athletes as part of the recruiting process, as requested.
Assist Asst. AD for Sports Nutrition in managing and educating sports dietitian fellow(s).
Assist in development of nutrition education materials, social media posts, and on-site football student-athlete dining education.
Ability to present on performance nutrition related topics for a variety of groups both on- and off-campus.
Maintain professional competency, skills, and continuing education required for professional practice.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules as they relate to this position.
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with the rules and regulations regarding banned drugs and restricted substances for additional athletic governing bodies: including the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).