Sports Dietitian

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

10d

About The Position

The Sports Dietitian position will oversee the nutritional needs of assigned teams by conducting individual and team nutrition education and counseling to ensure optimal wellness and sport performance. The Sports Dietitian will collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches and other support staff as a part of sport specific performance team to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to student-athlete well-being. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area
• Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and RD eligible in the state of Arkansas
• Experience working within a collegiate setting including the knowledge of NCAA, SEC and institution rules as is relates to position
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent counseling skills
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to connect with student-athletes and coaches
• Ability to manage confidential information in professional manner
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in nutrition, exercise science or other related field
• Experience working with weight restricted sports such as track and field, cross country, gymnastics, swim and dive, etc.
• Experience working with baseball athletes, preferably at the collegiate and/or professional levels.
• Experience working with student-athletes with eating disorders/disordered eating habits

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nutritional needs of assigned teams
• Conduct individual and team nutrition education and counseling
• Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches and other support staff

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees