Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260238

Posting Open Date

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260238

Posting Open Date

03/24/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

03/31/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

The University of Nebraska Performance Nutrition Program is currently accepting applications for a Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition. The Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition will assist the Assistant AD of Performance Nutrition with implementing daily performance oversight, the development of the nutrition program, and executing nutrition operations for the Olympic Sports. This position will have a managerial role with Olympic dietitians along with sport oversight.
The Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition is responsible for the leadership, development and execution of nutrition programs for all Olympic student athletes including design, implementation, and evaluation. Along with oversight of RED-S student athletes.

Must be able to work a non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel if needed with the team.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/no....

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field or master’s degree in nutrition or Master’s degree in a related field with DPD requirements.
• Three years experience as a dietitian.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team-oriented skills
• Must be a Registered Dietitian

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of collegiate or professional sports or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing a budget
• Experience with oversight of other dietitians
• Experience working with RED-S athletes
• CPR certified
• Serv Safe or Food Handlers Permit

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

Negotiable

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”.  You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.  You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Kristin Coggin
kcoggin@huskers.com

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

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Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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