Sports Dietitian

UO HR Website • Eugene, OR

6h

About The Position

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

The Sports Dietitian provides individual assessment and nutrition coaching, team education, planning and execution of fueling strategies, documentation and reporting of student athlete progress, and budgetary management for impact and efficiency. This position will also play an important role in educating, organizing, and guiding the progression of student sports nutrition interns. This role requires a high level of organization and communication to facilitate collaboration with team operations, strength and conditioning, athletic training, sports science, and culinary staff in the execution of nutrition services.

This role is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

Special Requirements: It is a requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain a UO driver’s certification, which includes maintaining a valid driver’s license throughout employment in this position.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) and the ability to obtain state licensure within 3 months of the date of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition or related field.
• One year of experience with demonstrated results providing performance nutrition support to collegiate, professional, or elite-level athletes.
• Ability to remain organized and able to adapt and execute in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders through impactful written and verbal communication.
• Skilled with technology and data management.
• It is a requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain a UO driver’s certification, which includes maintaining a valid driver’s license throughout employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

• Credential of Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
• Master’s degree in dietetics/nutrition or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual assessment and nutrition coaching
• Team education
• Planning and execution of fueling strategies
• Documentation and reporting of student athlete progress
• Budgetary management for impact and efficiency
• Educating, organizing, and guiding the progression of student sports nutrition interns
• Collaboration with team operations, strength and conditioning, athletic training, sports science, and culinary staff in the execution of nutrition services
• Promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.

Benefits

• The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• For more information about benefits, visit our website

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees