Temporary | Sports Nutrition Assistant-Football
About The Position
Notre Dame Athletics develops and challenges each student-athlete to pursue excellence and serve as a force for good in the world. Our vision is to lead collegiate athletics by defining the integrated student-athlete experience and forming champions. To do this, we are eager to attract, recruit, develop and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, connected culture where all may thrive. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we invite you to apply if you have a shared purpose for our distinctly integrated student-athlete experience, an unrivaled passion for people who propel a dynamic and high performing organization, and a proven record of success in your field. The Sports Nutrition Assistant- Football will support all aspects of food service and performance nutrition operations for the Football program, including day-to-day logistics, fueling operations, and student-athlete support. They will assist with the implementation of nutrition programs that promote performance, recovery, and overall well-being. The position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian or aspiring Registered Dietitian seeking to build practical sports nutrition experience in preparation for a full-time role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or completion of DPD credits
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible (Must be able to sit for and pass the RD exam within 90 days of hire.)
- Experience working within sports nutrition (collegiate or professional)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Sheets and Drive
- Dedicated to professionalism and leading by example
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to kneel, crouch, lift, carry and move inventory up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in person, non-standard work hours or work week, which may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to start July 2026 and work through the 2026 Football Season
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations related to the football fueling station, lifts, and practices.
- Assist in management of student workers.
- Manage ordering and inventory from vendors and track product use and waste.
- Assist in game day packing and preparation.
- Enter new meals into Notemeal and assist with data entry.
- Develop and create engaging nutrition education materials, including visuals, handouts, and digital content
- DXA testing Collaboration Work closely with the Football Sports Nutrition staff, Sports Performance Team, and Shields Dining to ensure efficient and aligned nutrition service delivery.
- Support collaboration across departments to maintain consistency in performance nutrition initiatives.
- When a Registered Dietitian, meet with 5–10 football players weekly for individual counseling and nutrition education.
- Assist with special projects, recruiting events, and other duties as assigned to enhance the overall success of the Football Sports Nutrition program.
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Career Level
Entry Level
