Director of Performance Nutrition
About The Position
Baylor University is searching for a Director of Performance Nutrition that will be responsible for assisting in providing support, education, and direction to student athletes with nutrition-based programs to improve athletic performance and foster lifelong healthy behaviors. This position will report to the Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition and assist with food service operations and competition nutrition needs, student-athlete nutrition interventions, and team education for select Olympic teams including Baylor Men's Basketball as well as overseeing nutrition operations for the Allison Development Center and Foster Pavilion. The person selected for the position must be a Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association and have the ability to obtain Texas licensure. A Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), or eligibility for certification, is preferred. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
- Have the ability to obtain Texas licensure.
- All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
Nice To Haves
- A Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), or eligibility for certification
Responsibilities
- For assigned teams, assist with nutrition counseling and education on topics including but not limited to nutrient timing, hydration, recovery, food allergies, eating disorders/disordered eating, nutrient deficiencies, dietary supplements, body composition, and healing from injury.
- Assist with food service management for student-athletes and maintain fueling resources in all assigned facilities.
- Assist with competition nutrition, both home and away.
- Conduct body composition and bone density testing utilizing DXA technology.
- Assist in maintaining communication with coaching staff and care teams relative to student-athlete nutrition and performance issues.
- Maintain appropriate communications with Health and Wellness staff. Participate in regular interdisciplinary care team meetings and maintain appropriate documentation through EMR platform.
- As assigned, aid in presentation of support to athletes and parents during on-campus recruiting visits for athletic programs.
- Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance staff.
- Other program duties as requested by the Director of Athletics or the area head.
Benefits
- eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
