Director of Sports Nutrition - Football

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The mission of the NC State University Department of Athletics is to strengthen the pack through the development of Think and Do student-athletes. Our Core Values are: Trust Accountability Passion Empathy The Sports Medicine Department looks to achieve that mission through its own mission to provide high-quality and comprehensive healthcare to every student-athlete in The Pack. We are committed to prioritizing the physical and mental well-being of all student-athletes as they navigate both athletic and individual endeavors. Through a collaborative and integrative approach, we work to enrich the student-athlete experience by fostering a safe environment, maximizing athletic performance, and optimizing overall well-being. The Director of Football Sports Nutrition will work in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition in the planning, implementation management and evaluation of the NC State Football Sports Nutrition Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field required.
3+ years experience working in the collegiate or professional sports setting.
Expert practitioner of sports nutrition and dietetics
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential in the state of North Carolina or LDN eligible
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or CSSD eligible
Valid NC Driver's License required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nutrition, exercise physiology or a related field (The entry-level RDN educational requirements changed from a baccalaureate degree to a minimum graduate degree in 2024).

Responsibilities

Apply the nutrition care process to provide individualized, culturally appropriate, evidence based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), education and nutrition counseling for student athletes
Engage in preparticipation physical examinations and develop screening tools to identify student-athletes at risk for nutrition-related medical and mental health diagnoses, such as the athlete triad and energy deficiency, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and other functional gut disorders, metabolic disorders and chronic disease
Apply evidence-based sports nutrition guidelines and MNT protocols for nutrition-related diagnoses in collaboration with the athletic medicine team
Conduct sports nutrition educational sessions for teams, coaches, sports medicine and sports performance staff and the broader athletics/university community when feasible
Instruct in the practical application of nutrition education via grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations
Develop/lead the development of culturally appropriate nutrition education materials, web content and social media programs as tools
Supply culturally appropriate nutrition education high-quality training table meals, pre-workout and post-workout fueling, competition fueling and education directly from the plate during individual meals or while serving in and advisory role
Collaborate with dining services professionals on the planning, selection and delivery of meals
Establish the food supply chain and select quality vendors in partnership with dining services
Set guidelines for menu planning and establish menu cycles to be implemented by the dining services department
Ensure that student-athletes with food allergies, religious preferences and clinical diagnoses that require prescription diets have access to appropriately modified meals
Set standards for and advise athletics operations staff on negotiating with food-service providers for meal price and quality, particularly with respect to off-site meals
Negotiate cost-effective purchasing of NCAA-compliant products and supplements
Provide food safety education for athletes and staff, especially as it pertains to the storage and composition of food and meals away from dining facilities
Offering team and individual nutrition education and counseling to enhance performance, health and wellness
Determining and developing applied performance nutrition strategies for individual athlete and team training cycles to enhance overall performance and wellness
Directing or conducting sweat and hydration testing, monitoring and education
Participate in program-wide strategic planning
Collaborate on program and department initiatives
Serve on administrative committees and act as a liaison for campus collaboration
Recruit, hire and mentor RDNs and train individuals for positions
Assign and delegate program responsibilities effectively
Serve as an expert in nutrition science
Organize billing and invoice procedures
Monitor Football Sports Nutrition spending
Supervise the provision of clinical nutrition services, access to and documentation of care
Adhere to all federal and state regulations related to the practice of dietetics and food service
Interact with fundraising and sponsorship personnel to support nutrition initiatives
Support a culture of supplement safety across the interdisciplinary departments and sports programs
Assess product selection and use for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
Evaluate meal and snack provision for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
Additional duties as assigned by Assistant AD for Sports Nutrition