Assistant Sports Dietician

The University of Kansas Health System•Lawrence, KS

14h

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the assigned Kansas team performance nutrition program with direction from the Director of Performance Nutrition. This position is aimed to directly assist and support all student-athletes as well as work closely with the team's sport coaches, certified athletic trainers, strength coaches, and physicians concerning the student-athletes health, wellness, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or closely related field
High School Graduate
Licensed Dietitian - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states within 30 Days
Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Strong background in sports nutrition and exercise physiology

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience working with nutritional needs of athletes

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day nutrition operations
Provide individual nutritional counseling to student-athletes
Develop and design educational materials, present specialized team talks according to team needs
Perform grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations
Monitor inventory and nutrition orders while staying within the performance nutrition budget
Oversee upkeep of fueling station and management of student volunteers
Monitor team meals aimed to help educate student-athletes on proper choices.
Development of training table menus, home and away game meals and snacks
Conduct team body composition testing and analysis using DXA
Investigate dietary supplementation for student-athletes and ensure nutritional supplement use policies and procedures are followed
Research and analyze scientific and lay reports related to nutrition and athletic performance, including nutritional supplements and diets, translating the findings into sound advice for student-athletes, coaches, strength staff, and sports medicine staff
Attend and participate in sports medicine staff meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Nutrition.
Adhere to Health System, University, Big 12 Conference, Kansas Athletics and NCAA policies and procedures
Maintain knowledge of Health System departmental activities, team schedules and procedures
Foster cooperative relationships with fellow staff members within the department
Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members
Exhibit professional decorum at all times.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.