Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The Assistant Football Registered Dietitian plays a primary role in the support and growth of our football program. Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition / Football, this position will be a valuable part of a team of six dietitians, as well as an integral part of the football support staff. This position will enhance the nutrition services for our football student athletes.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The Assistant Football Registered Dietitian plays a primary role in the support and growth of our football program. Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition / Football, this position will be a valuable part of a team of six dietitians, as well as an integral part of the football support staff. This position will enhance the nutrition services for our football student athletes.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
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Assist the Director of Nutrition / Football with all football nutrition related tasks including team education and individual counseling, supervising performance center meals, on field hydration & fueling, and travel nutrition.
Manage the Gatorade Fuel Bar including but not limited to training & overseeing all student workers, fuel bar schedule, and inventory & ordering.
Assist in management of team nutritional needs including pre-competition meals, hydration, catering, recovery, supplementation, individual counseling, team talks, Bod Pods, etc.
Assist and manage team travel nutrition needs. Will travel with football for away games.
Provide consistent communication with coaching staff, Sports Medicine staff, Strength & Conditioning staff, Sports Psychology staff, and administration regarding sports nutrition related issues.
Participate in Recruiting Initiatives.
Assess and counsel student-athletes on medical-related nutrition by using appropriate medical nutrition therapy techniques such as disordered eating, diabetes, hypertension, GI issues, bone mineral disturbances, anemia, food allergies and intolerances, etc. Receive training in EMR documentation.
Assess and counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition practices for athletic performance, recovery from training/competition, recovery from injury and illness, weight management, hydration and supplementation.
Conduct body composition assessments and analysis using the Bod Pod.
Assist in updating and facilitating all nutrition related protocols and procedures.
Assist as an integral part of the nutrition department with the Student Athlete Performance Center operations- oversee meals, menu development for the new state-of-the-art facility, collaborate with Executive Chef and Sodexo staff, athlete education, etc.
Manage the Football Fuel Bar that services all football student athletes and staff.
Manage ordering, inventory, and procurement of food products and supplies for the Football Fuel Bar.
Manage Football Fuel Bar student interns.
Create and deliver nutrition education materials.
Develop social media material to serve the student athlete population as a consistent and credible source of nutrition education and information.
Develop, coordinate, and execute grocery store tours and cooking demos.
Assist in precepting Dietetic Interns during their community/elective rotation. Work in conjunction with VT’s Human Nutrition, Food and Exercise department.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or completion of DPD credits
Registered Dietitian or RD eligible
Sports Nutrition Experience
Ability to work a non-standard work week
Commitment to diversity
Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nutrition or a Nutrition Related Degree

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$26 per hour. Up to $39,000 per year.

Review Date

April 2, 2024

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.