Sports Dietitian, Olympic Sports

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide individuals and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of student athletes, on-site and during travel. Primary responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services, serving as a food and nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and parents. Providing sports nutrition education for health/wellness, performance, and NCAA anti-doping policies to student-athletes, coaches, and staff; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Experience in sports nutrition counseling.
• Knowledge of NCAA anti-doping policies.
• Ability to translate scientific evidence into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations (student-athletes, coaches, staff).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Olympic sports.
• Master's degree in nutrition or related field.
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).

Responsibilities

• Provide individuals and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of student athletes, on-site and during travel.
• Counsel individuals and groups on daily nutrition for performance and health.
• Translate the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations.
• Track and document outcomes of nutrition services.
• Serve as a food and nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and parents.
• Provide sports nutrition education for health/wellness, performance, and NCAA anti-doping policies to student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

What This Job Offers

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