"Assistant Performance Dietitian, Athletics"

About the Department

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics... For more information visit gobearcats.com.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Department of Athletics seeks applications for Assistant Performance Dietitians (Assistant Sports Dietitian). As many as two vacancies may be filled and assigned to support the Football program or assigned Olympic Sports depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The positions are full-time, salaried, with comprehensive benefits packages.

The successful candidates will be expected to assist all Performance Nutrition needs of assigned student-athletes, teams, and coaches through counseling, planning, monitoring, documentation of performance based nutritional needs, and daily food service operations while following University of Cincinnati and departmental policies, NCAA Division I, and Conference bylaws and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Counsel student-athletes regarding nutrition for optimal performance and health and medical conditions.
• Assist with food service management and daily operations including but not limited to inventory, product ordering, fueling station aesthetics and education.
• Develop educational materials & resources, including social media content.
• Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events related to performance to assigned teams.
• Attend team workouts, practices, and games as needed to provide education and fuel to enhance performance.
• Assist with travel nutrition needs for assigned teams – performance menus, pre/post-game fuel, post-game meals, recovery strategies, and snack bags.
• Assist with menu development and oversight for training table meals.
• Work closely with Sports Medicine and Sports Performance to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach for student-athlete health and wellness.
• Assist with management, oversight, and mentorship of student volunteers/interns.
• Examine and translate scientific research related to nutrition, athletic performance, and dietary supplements.
• Evaluate dietary supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition, Health/Exercise, Nutrition/Dietetics, or related field.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration – must be achieved within three (3) months of hire.
• Certificate/Licensure as required by the State of Ohio – must be achieved within six (6) months of hire.

Required Experience

One (1) year of related experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and travel with the team.
• Must be able to lift up to 45lbs and stand for long periods of time.

Application Information

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest, a current resume, and 3 professional references. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package... Competitive salary based on experience. UC Benefits Link

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