Sports Nutrition Fellow (Part - Time)

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

9d • $16

About The Position

James Madison University, a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt
Conference, is seeking an Olympic Sports Nutrition Fellow. Reporting directly to
the Director of Sports Nutrition, this functional leader will assist in
executing the sports nutrition program’s mission to provide JMU student-athletes
with cutting-edge nutrition knowledge to optimize fueling for performance and
recovery, decrease risk of illness and injury, and promote overall health and
wellness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetics Registration or RD Eligible
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage shifting priorities and changing pace of workload
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete work tasks with minimal direction
• Experience in a collegiate sports nutrition setting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-risk populations, RED-S, and/or eating disorders
• Management/supervisory experience
• Experience counseling in a sports nutrition setting

Responsibilities

• Provision of nutrition services to other assigned teams including individual and team education, supplement management, hydration testing, plate coaching at team meals, and advising coaching staff on meal planning for team travel and competition
• Assist in management and oversight of fuel station operations, including product inventory, ordering, receiving
• Collaborate with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic training staff to optimize student-athlete care
• Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition with implementation of all-team education utilizing a variety of platforms, including social media initiatives, cooking classes/food demonstrations, grocery store tours, and development of print materials
• Be a team player in all your communication and interactions with the Strength & Conditioning staff, Integrated Health and Sports Performance Staff, and Athletics Department
• Assist in the supervision and oversight of student volunteers, paid student workers, and dietetic interns
• Other duties as assigned by the Sports Nutrition Staff
• Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, Sunbelt Conference and institutional rules and regulations

Benefits

• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level