Associate Director of Sports Nutrition

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At the University of Notre Dame, excellence extends far beyond competition. As the Associate Director of Sports Nutrition, you'll play a vital role in helping student-athletes perform at their highest level by leading innovative nutrition strategies that support health, recovery, and peak performance. In this dynamic leadership role, you'll partner with coaches, athletic trainers, sports medicine professionals, strength and conditioning staff, and performance specialists to deliver comprehensive nutrition services that empower student-athletes to succeed both on the field of play and in the classroom. You'll have the opportunity to influence the future of sports nutrition at Notre Dame by mentoring staff, enhancing departmental initiatives, and advancing evidence-based nutrition practices across our Olympic sport programs. Whether you're developing individualized fueling plans, educating teams on performance nutrition, or helping shape the strategic direction of the department, your expertise will directly impact the success and well-being of Fighting Irish student-athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or completion of DPD credits; Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian from the American Dietetic Association
• Experience working within sports nutrition
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and policies
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Driven and takes initiative to improve systems, processes and ensures the completion of tasks and department standards are consistently met
• Dedicated to professionalism and leading by example
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to kneel, crouch, lift, carry and move inventory up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in person, non-standard work hours or work week, which may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Managerial experience
• Experience with DXA testing and analysis
• CSSD or other pertinent certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of evidence-based sports nutrition services for assigned Olympic sport programs.
• Design individualized nutrition plans that optimize performance, recovery, body composition, and overall health.
• Provide engaging nutrition education through team presentations, workshops, and one-on-one counseling.
• Collaborate with coaches and the interdisciplinary Health and Performance Leadership Team to provide integrated, holistic care for student-athletes.
• Partner with the Director of Sports Nutrition to advance departmental initiatives, improve service delivery, and ensure consistent nutrition philosophies across all programs.
• Mentor and support sports nutrition staff while fostering professional growth and maintaining best practices throughout the department.
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives that elevate the impact of Sports Nutrition at Notre Dame.

Benefits

• The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level