Associate Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions to assist the Assistant AD - Sports Nutrition with the advancement of the sports nutrition department. The role involves assessing and counseling student-athletes on optimal nutritional practices for performance and health. The Associate Director will also perform other duties assigned by the Assistant AD - Sports Nutrition, the Deputy AD/General Manager – Student-Athlete Brand Services & Business Development or designee. The salary grade for this position is 15.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Dietetics (or related degree)
Two years working with college and/or professional athletics
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)
three (3) years of experience working with collegiate and/or athletes
two (2) years of experience in nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy, including eating disorder counseling.

Responsibilities

Assist Assistant AD - Sports Nutrition in the evaluation of departmental goals and objectives.
Serve as primary dietitian for assigned sports.
Develop and oversee clinical nutrition policies and procedures.
Oversight of Olympic fueling station(s) and staff management.
Assist with oversight of budget for Olympic sports within overall sports nutrition budget.
Responsible for the ordering, inventory, and procurement of goods for Olympic fueling station(s).
Assess and counsel student-athletes on medical-related nutrition concerns utilizing appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy techniques.
Manage the use of and administer body composition analysis systems, including in-house DEXA and BodPod.
Manage 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- and gender-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 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.
Develop and oversee sports nutrition curriculum for dietetic intern rotations within the sports nutrition department.
Coordinate annual SNIP host site application, if eligible.
Coordinate development of nutrition education materials, social media posts, and on-site 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).
This position may have supervisory responsibilities for other staff sports dietitians, dietetic interns, and student workers, as applicable and as assigned.