Sports Nutrition Coordinator (A)

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Olympic Sports Nutrition Coordinator, the Assistant Coordinator of Olympic Sports Nutrition provides individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive and recreational 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, trainers, and parents; providing sports nutrition education for health/wellness programs, athletic teams, and community groups; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or related area is required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
• Ability to accurately measure height, and body weight.
• Ability to accurately assess body composition (body mass, body fat, and muscle mass).
• Ability to accurately assess and evaluate energy balance.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of food service quality and safety procedures.
• Budgetary management.
• Procurement and inventory management procedures.
• Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology and a minimum of two years’ experience in nutrition counseling, preferably with emphasis on sports nutrition is preferred.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association is preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association preferred
• Certification/Licensure as required by state of practice preferred.
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and analyzes dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.
• Counsels athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training (match nutrition to training phases and goals), competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation.
• Counsels athletes on achieving and maintaining a level of body mass, body fat, and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and good performance.
• Provides personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short- and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.
• Assists with the development and counsels in hydration protocols.
• Addresses nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and iron-deficiency anemia.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy, as needed, to help manage or treat medical conditions.
• Counsels athletes on optimal nutrition for recovery from illness or injury.
• Coordinates nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medical/sports science teams.
• Provides liaison with in- and out-patient programs for conditions such as disordered eating.
• Evaluates nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy; monitors use of appropriate supplementation.
• Collaborates with the individual’s family, physician, coach, and other health professionals, as appropriate.
• Assists with the development of resources to support educational efforts.
• Educates in food selection (grocery store tours, food storage) and food preparation (cooking classes).
• Documents nutrition services provided and evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes using the documentation system.
• Educates and mentors dietetic interns and others as appropriate.
• Supervises DTRs, student workers, and employees.
• Assists with the development of nutrition policies and procedures.
• Assists with the management of athletics fueling stations and in coordination with athletics business office orders, inventories and distributes product.
• Coordinates with facilities maintenance and daily upkeep of the fueling stations
• Communicates with coaches and staff on hours of operations
• Assists with the supervision and schedules staff and students for fueling stations
• Coordinates/manages quantity food production and distribution such as developing and managing training table menus and catering.
• Coordinates nutrition for domestic and/or international travel, for example, catering, hotels, airlines, competition, for individuals and teams.
• Assists with the management of budgets for purchasing and distribution of nutritional supplements.
• Assists with the development and delivery of nutrition education for food service personnel.
• Develops and delivers nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance.
• Plans menus for training table and team travel.
• Recommends appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual training, team practice, and competition.
• Provides individual nutrition counseling as needed.
• Serves as a nutrition resource for coaches, teachers, trainers, food service personnel, and parents.
• Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
• Develops and implements an individualized portfolio plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations and activities, workshops, seminars, and development programs.
• Stays abreast of current food, nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition.

Benefits

• The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
• With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
• We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
• United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

What This Job Offers

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