Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

Knoxville, TN, United States

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The Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition provides individual and group/team nutrition services, including counseling and education, to enhance the health and performance of student-athletes competing on behalf of the athletic department as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with provision of nutrition and dietitian related services, including working directly with student-athletes and teams as assigned.

• Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition for training, competition, recovery, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation. 

• Conduct nutritional assessments and screenings for individuals and teams, including assessing and analyzing dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance in the context of athletic performance and health.

• Implement team nutrition plans, including consultation on team meals and snacks based on schedule and activities.

• Collaborate with sport coaches, strength and conditioning staff, sports medicine staff and related student-athlete service providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to training, nutrition and recovery, as well as aiding in the treatment of diet and nutritional-related medical issues.

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Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

Knoxville, TN, United States

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition provides individual and group/team nutrition services, including counseling and education, to enhance the health and performance of student-athletes competing on behalf of the athletic department as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with provision of nutrition and dietitian related services, including working directly with student-athletes and teams as assigned.

• Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition for training, competition, recovery, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation. 

• Conduct nutritional assessments and screenings for individuals and teams, including assessing and analyzing dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance in the context of athletic performance and health.

• Implement team nutrition plans, including consultation on team meals and snacks based on schedule and activities.

• Collaborate with sport coaches, strength and conditioning staff, sports medicine staff and related student-athlete service providers to ensure a comprehensive approach to training, nutrition and recovery, as well as aiding in the treatment of diet and nutritional-related medical issues.

• Plan and implement nutritional strategies for fueling and recovery for select teams.

• Collaborate with the training table staff and assist in management of menu development, preparation, meal deliveries, and team meal schedules.

• Coordinate and plan team meals as needed.

• Communicate with team physician and director of sports medicine to research, evaluate, recommend, purchase, distribute and monitor permissible and effective nutritional supplements with attention to NCAA and IOC rules, regulations and nutrition related bylaws.     

• Conduct body composition assessments by utilizing and maintaining appropriate technology (i.e. Bodpod). 

• Assist in management of fueling station operations, including scheduling, procurement, ordering, receiving, and inventory.

• Manage and mentor undergraduate student volunteers, fueling station employees, and interns.

• Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.

• Stays abreast of current food, nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition.

• Travel with teams as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Dietetics or related field. Registered Dietitian via the American Dietetic Association; Tennessee State Licensure or Licensure eligible.
• Experience:  Completion of a dietetic internship supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Minimum of one season of experience working in collegiate athletics as a GA, Fellow, Intern, etc. or in a comparable setting working directly with elite athletes. 

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, computer, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy and counseling techniques.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and work within a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
  • Ability to be understanding, sympathetic, and positive in approach when working with student-athletes and coaches. 
  • Ability to collaborate with a broad range of individuals.
  • Knowledge of and compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies: e.g., NCAA, SEC, USADA, WADA.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:  Master’s degree.
• Experience:  Experience working as a staff sports registered dietitian in collegiate or professional athletics or in a comparable setting working directly with elite athletes.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
  • Ability to accurately measure body weight and accurately assess body composition.
  • Ability to accurately assess and evaluate energy balance and needs.
  • Knowledge of food service quality and safety procedures.

 

Work Location 

• Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

 

Compensation and Benefits**  **

• UT market range:  10
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

 

Application Instructions**  **

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

 

About Tennessee Athletics 

Tennessee Athletics Mission, Vision & Core Values

 

Mission:  To lead the way forward in all aspects of college sports

Vision:  Deliver an unparalleled student-athlete experience fueled by the relentless pursuit of comprehensive excellence; be bold and innovative in our approach to recruiting and developing well-rounded graduates, championship-driven competitors and world-changing leaders.

Core Values:  Vols lead through…
  » Academic Success
  » Inclusive Preeminence
  » Honesty and Integrity
  » Competitive Excellence
  » Holistic Health and Well-Being
  » The Power of Vol Nation 

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.  

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. 

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.  

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community! 

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Job Info

• Job Identification 8912
  
• Job Category Medical
  
• Posting Date 07/09/2026, 02:58 PM
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Locations 1551 Lake Loudoun Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
  

EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.

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