Sports Dietitian

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

About The Position

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
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.