Athletics Dietitian -

Job Number:

242221

Organization

:Athletic Department

Job Location

:Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule

:Full-time

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Athletics Dietitian -

Job Number:

242221

Organization

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:Athletic Department

Job Location

:Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule

:Full-time

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; frequent evenings and weekends as required

Work Type:Onsite

Salary Range:Negotiable based on experience

Benefits Provided:Yes

Required Attachments:Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

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The Athletics Dietitian reports to the Director & Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition to provide comprehensive nutrition services to the OU athletics department. Primary responsibilities include providing appropriate nutrition strategies to student athletes, supervising, and managing intern program and be a collaborator with all disciplines including nutrition staff, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sport science, psychological services, and team staffs.

Essential Functions:

Individual Nutrition Counseling

• Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of athletes in the context of athletic performance and health
• Counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation
• Outline personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short- and long-term goals to support health and athletic performance
• Develop and counsel regarding hydration protocols
• Address nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and iron-deficiency anemia
• Counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for recovery from illness or injury
• Coordinate nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine teams for conditions such as disordered eating
• Evaluate dietary supplements based on rules and regulations of the NCAA and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)
• Develop educational resources to support nutritional independence
• Maintain documentation nutrition services provided and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes

Teams/group education

• Recommend appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual team practice, and competition
• Educate regarding food selection (grocery store tours, food storage) and food preparation (cooking classes)
• Serve as a nutrition resource for coaches, sports performance staff, athletic trainers, food service personnel, and parents

Food Service and Menu Development

• Collaborate with team(s) to develop and manage team meal menus
• Coordinate nutrition for team travel (catering, hotels, airlines, competition)
• Oversee fueling stations and procurement of goods

Leadership

• Collaborate with other nutrition staff members to develop the strategic plan for the program, which includes setting short- and long-term goals, monitoring team performance and reporting on metrics
• Mentor student-internship program and dietetic interns
• Remain current with the latest performance nutrition scientific research and translating this to policy and practice
• Execute the Policies and Processes of OU Sports Nutrition and ensure quality and consistency in clinical, food service, and education programming through training and quality management studies
• Compliance with the rules & regulations of the University, the NCAA, SEC, and the State of Oklahoma or any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University

Professional Development

• Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements
• Stay current on food, nutrition, and health issues including research related to sports nutrition

Miscellaneous

• Other duties as assigned by Director & Assistant Director of Nutrition

Job Requirements

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Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or closely related field

Skills:

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, coaches, administrators, and other staff
• Able to demonstrate ability to work well with adiverse group of clients
• Create and deliver effective training presentations
• Working knowledge of university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Certifications : Registered Dietitian OR ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date

Departmental Preferences :

• Master's degree in nutrition, exercise physiology, or related field.
• Certified (or/eligible) Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
• 2-3 years of experience working with nutritional needs of athletes;
• Experience in a collegiate setting

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods; may be required to travel

Supervision: Student workers

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visithttps://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to,admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?:Yes

Special Indications:Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting

:Aug 20, 2024

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