Assistant Football Dietitian

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami is hiring for an Assistant Football Dietitian. This position will report directly to the Director of Football Nutrition and work within the nutrition team to educate student-athletes on appropriate nutrition for optimal health and elite athletic performance. Furthermore, this position will provide education, guidance, and expertise in health and nutrition to our student athletes. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Registered Dietitian (RD) Credentials
Florida Licensure within 45 days of hire
One year of experience working in intercollegiate sports nutrition
Effective communication (written and verbal), presentation, and computer skills
Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related field
Experience in an intercollegiate or professional athletics program
Ability to lift 20-30 lbs
Willingness to obtain the CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) certification
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to develop relationships with catering vendors
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Ability to display a positive attitude and work ethic
Continue to stay up on most recent sports related nutrition

Responsibilities

Actively participate as a member of the University of Miami Sports Nutrition staff
Oversee the daily operations and logistics, as they relate to football
Work in collaboration with the Director of Football Nutrition, to oversee meal ordering and menu development
Conducts individual consultations with football athletes
Creates and provides team education talks including visual and verbal educations
Screens supplements for safe use due to NCAA guidelines
Conducts and analyses body composition testing via inbody scans
Work in collaboration with the Lead in football nutrition, to oversee the budget
Work in collaboration with the Lead in football nutrition, to procure vendors and to maintain relationships/communications with the vendors
Manage and supervise all aspects of operations of Nutrition Center and assigned Fueling Stations including managing student-volunteers/interns/work study, product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution in conjunction with the Football Nutrition Fellow
Maintain effective communication with coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength staff and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter
Serve our student-athletes with a positive, welcoming, and committed attitude
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Football Nutrition