Football Nutrition Fellow

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Football Nutrition Fellow, assists with the responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the clinical nutrition services provided to student-athletes representing the football program. This person will help manage daily tasks of the fueling station, handle deliveries, as well as help with all game day activities within the Football program. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Collaborates with Nutrition Staff regarding athlete care and health related department programs. Suggests innovative oral and written nutrition education. Evaluates nutritional trends and supplement products. Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Assists department with dietary plans for athletes. Analyzes dietary supplements marketed to athletes, coaches and staff. Documents nutrition services provided and evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM Department Specific Functions Actively participate as a member of the University of Miami Sports Nutrition staff Help manage the fueling station/players lounge within football Work in collaboration with the Football Nutrition Coordinator, to receive meal deliveries, and assist in set up and tear down of daily meals for football athletes Work in collaboration with the Director of Football nutrition to help athletes reach their goals with meal plans created by the Director Work in collaboration with the Lead in football nutrition, to procure vendors and to maintain relationships/communications with the vendors Help to assist and manage all aspects of operations of Nutrition Center and assigned Fueling Stations including managing student-volunteers/interns/work study, product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution in collaboration with the Football Nutrition Coordinator Assist in all game day operations with hotels and stadiums along with the Director of Football Nutrition Maintain effective communication with coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength staff and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter. Serve our student-athletes with a positive, welcoming, and committed attitude. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the sports dietitian

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
Commitment to the University’s core values
Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area
Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete work tasks with minimal direction
Knowledge of sports nutrition and food service management
Ability to be punctual, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Canva
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Strong organizational skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Nutrition Staff regarding athlete care and health related department programs.
Suggests innovative oral and written nutrition education.
Evaluates nutritional trends and supplement products.
Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Assists department with dietary plans for athletes.
Analyzes dietary supplements marketed to athletes, coaches and staff.
Documents nutrition services provided and evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Actively participate as a member of the University of Miami Sports Nutrition staff
Help manage the fueling station/players lounge within football
Work in collaboration with the Football Nutrition Coordinator, to receive meal deliveries, and assist in set up and tear down of daily meals for football athletes
Work in collaboration with the Director of Football nutrition to help athletes reach their goals with meal plans created by the Director
Work in collaboration with the Lead in football nutrition, to procure vendors and to maintain relationships/communications with the vendors
Help to assist and manage all aspects of operations of Nutrition Center and assigned Fueling Stations including managing student-volunteers/interns/work study, product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution in collaboration with the Football Nutrition Coordinator
Assist in all game day operations with hotels and stadiums along with the Director of Football Nutrition
Maintain effective communication with coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength staff and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter.
Serve our student-athletes with a positive, welcoming, and committed attitude.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the sports dietitian