Florida Dairy Farmers Performance Nutrition Fellow - Nutrition

Florida Gators • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is accepting applications for one Florida Sports Nutrition - FDF + UDIM Performance Nutrition Fellowship position. This performance nutrition fellowship will prepare a Registered Dietitian for advanced sports nutrition practice that will optimize student-athlete performance, and improve student-athlete health, welfare, and lifetime wellness through an interdisciplinary model and the utilization of evidence-based practice concepts. Sponsored by the Florida Dairy Farmers (FDF) and United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), this fellow will collaborate with FDF+UDIM to use science-based nutrition information to promote cow's milk dairy products as part of a healthy diet that delivers both nutrition and health through athlete education programs, cooking demos, grocery store tours, and social media messaging as well as successful completion of a Capstone Project.

This Performance Nutrition Fellowship aims to further the development of Registered Dietitians into proficient and expert level clinicians and future leaders in the field of sports medicine through mentored sports performance education opportunities along with dedicated sport assignments. The Performance Nutrition Fellow will be exposed to multidisciplinary settings of clinical practice, testing, and research, as well as administrative and interpersonal growth and development.

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 is a full-time, 12-month term-limited fellowship effective August 2026 through August 2027. 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
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an intercollegiate or professional athletic environment
• Desire to work towards CDR’s Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with FDF+UDIM to use science-based nutrition information to promote cow's milk dairy products as part of a healthy diet that delivers both nutrition and health through athlete education programs, cooking demos, grocery store tours, and social media messaging.
• Successfully complete a Capstone Project.
• Be exposed to multidisciplinary settings of clinical practice, testing, and research, as well as administrative and interpersonal growth and development.

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
• Possible relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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