Performance Dietitian, Football - Nutrition

Florida Gators • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a Performance Dietitian to be responsible for all aspects of nutrition related to wellness and performance for Football. This position will work in conjunction with the performance team to educate student-athletes on appropriate nutrition for optimum health and superior athletic performance. Having an appropriate presence at practices, meals, weightlifting and conditioning sessions is required. Primary responsibilities include nutrition education and outreach to student-athletes, coaches, and staff. This includes individual/team nutrition counseling and educational services to student-athletes. This position will work closely with Director of Operations for each sport and the food service staff to provide nutritionally appropriate meals to fuel student-athletes. Regular and timely communication with athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, sport coaches, physicians, and student-athletes are required. Reviewing and evaluating current dietetic literature to make appropriate recommendations regarding proper nutrition for student-athletes is expected. Additional departmental duties as assigned. This position requires the incumbent to have strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and computer skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in appropriate area of specialization
• Registered Dietitian (RD) Credentials
• Florida Licensure within 45 days of hire
• One year of experience in Sports Nutrition
• strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and computer skills
• be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• multitask effectively
• engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities
• work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an intercollegiate or professional athletic environment
• Willingness to obtain the CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) certification

Responsibilities

• nutrition education and outreach to student-athletes, coaches, and staff
• individual/team nutrition counseling and educational services to student-athletes
• work closely with Director of Operations for each sport and the food service staff to provide nutritionally appropriate meals to fuel student-athletes
• Regular and timely communication with athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, sport coaches, physicians, and student-athletes
• Reviewing and evaluating current dietetic literature to make appropriate recommendations regarding proper nutrition for student-athletes
• Additional departmental duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

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