Posted Date: Sep 25, 2024
Expired Date: Oct 17, 2024Posting Information
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Director of Sports Nutrition
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Director of Sports Nutrition
Commensurate with Education and Experience
M-F, 8am-5pm; with nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
Raleigh, NC
Athletics
The mission of the NC State Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. North Carolina State University competes as an
NCAA
Division I team in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Sports Medicine Department is responsible for the preventative care, monitoring and restoration of student-ahtlete overall health.
The Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition will work in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition in the planning, implementation management and evaluation of the NC State Olympic Sports Nutrition Program. This position will have a fall and winter sport responsibilities which will include Men’s Basketball.
Primary responsibilities of the Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition include:
CLINICAL
SPORTS
NUTRITION
Apply the nutrition care process to provide individualized, culturally appropriate, evidence based Medical Nutrition Therapy (
MNT
), education and nutrition counseling for student athletes
Engage in preparticipation physical examinations and develop screening tools to identify student-athletes at risk for nutrition-related medical and mental health diagnoses, such as the athlete triad and energy deficiency, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and other functional gut disorders, metabolic disorders and chronic disease
Apply evidence-based sports nutrition guidelines and
MNT
protocols for nutrition-related diagnoses in collaboration with the athletic medicine team
NUTRITION
EDUCATION
Conduct sports nutrition educational sessions for teams, coaches, sports medicine and sports performance staff and the broader athletics/university community when feasible
Instruct in the practical application of nutrition education via grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations
Develop/lead the development of culturally appropriate nutrition education materials, web content and social media programs as tools
Supply culturally appropriate nutrition education high-quality training table meals, pre-workout and post-workout fueling, competition fueling and education directly from the plate during individual meals or while serving in and advisory role
FOOD
SERVICE
MANAGEMENT
Collaborate with dining services professionals on the planning, selection and delivery of meals
Establish the food supply chain and select quality vendors in partnership with dining services
Set guidelines for menu planning and establish menu cycles to be implemented by the dining services department
Ensure that student-athletes with food allergies, religious preferences and clinical diagnoses that require prescription diets have access to appropriately modified meals
Set standards for and advise athletics operations staff on negotiating with food-service providers for meal price and quality, particularly with respect to off-site meals
Negotiate cost-effective purchasing of
NCAA
-compliant products and supplements
Provide food safety education for athletes and staff, especially as it pertains to the storage and composition of food and meals away from dining facilities
APPLIED
PERFORMANCE
NUTRITION
Offering team and individual nutrition education and counseling to enhance performance, health and wellness
Determining and developing applied performance nutrition strategies for individual athlete and team training cycles to enhance overall performance and wellness
Directing or conducting sweat and hydration testing, monitoring and education
SPORTS
NUTRITION
ORGANIZATION
AND
STAFFING
Participate in program-wide strategic planning
Collaborate on program and department initiatives
Serve on administrative committees and act as a liaison for campus collaboration
Recruit, hire and mentor RDNs and train individuals for positions
Assign and delegate program responsibilities effectively
Serve as an expert in nutrition science
Organize billing and invoice procedures
Monitor Olympic Sports Nutrition spending
Supervise the provision of clinical nutrition services, access to and documentation of care
Adhere to all federal and state regulations related to the practice of dietetics and food service
Interact with fundraising and sponsorship personnel to support nutrition initiatives
Support a culture of supplement safety across the interdisciplinary departments and sports programs
Assess product selection and use for compliance with
NCAA
rules and regulations
Evaluate meal and snack provision for compliance with
NCAA
rules and regulations
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field required.
|
| Other Required Qualifications |
- RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential in the state of North Carolina or LDN eligible
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or CSSD eligible
- Expert practitioner of sports nutrition and dietetics
|
| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise physiology or a related field (The entry-level RDN educational requirements will change from a baccalaureate degree to a minimum graduate degree in 2024
|
| Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
- RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential in the state of North Carolina or LDN eligible
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or CSSD eligible
|
| Valid NC Driver's License required | No |
| Commercial Driver's License required | No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
| Job Open Date | 09/24/2024 |
| Anticipated Close Date | Open until filled |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
In addition to your application please submit a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.
|
Position Details
| Position Number | 00107869 |
| Position Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.00 |
| Appointment | 12 Month Recurring |
| Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
| Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
| Department ID | 106001 - Athletics-Student Welfare & Development |
| AA/EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn of this opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in nutrition or related field?
* Do you have Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration?
* Are you Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credentialed in the state of North Carolina or LDN eligible?
* Are you a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or CSSD eligible?
* The NCAA requires disclosure of certain relationships between potential employees and student athletes and their families as well as recruits and their families. Please check if you are any of the following:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Contact Information for References Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter
North Carolina State University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
University of Pittsburgh | — | 9–2 | 11 | — |
Florida State University | — | 9–3 | 71 | — |
Clemson University | — | 9–3 | 30 | — |
Stanford University | — | 9–2 | 77 | — |
Southern Methodist University | — | 9–2 | 44 | — |
Duke University | — | 9–2 | 3 | — |
Wake Forest University | — | 9–3 | 108 | — |
North Carolina State University | — | 7–4 | 107 | — |
Boston College | — | 7–4 | 195 | — |
University of California, Berkeley | — | 7–4 | 109 | — |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | — | 6–5 | 46 | — |
University of Louisville | — | 6–5 | 62 | — |
University of Notre Dame | — | 6–5 | 101 | — |
University of Virginia | — | 6–5 | 99 | — |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | — | 5–6 | 190 | — |
Georgia Institute of Technology | — | 5–6 | 174 | — |
Syracuse University | — | 5–5 | 131 | — |
University of Miami (FL) | — | 4–7 | 144 | — |
North Carolina State University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025-2026 |
Kevin Keatts |
– | – | |
2024-2025 |
Kevin Keatts |
– | 7–4 | |
2023-2024 |
Kevin Keatts |
– | 22–14 | |
2022-2023 |
Kevin Keatts |
12–8 | 23–11 | |
2021-2022 |
Kevin Keatts |
4–16 | 11–21 | |
2020-2021 |
Kevin Keatts |
9–8 | 13–10 | |
2019-2020 |
Kevin Keatts |
10–10 | 20–12 | |
2018-2019 |
Kevin Keatts |
9–9 | 18–8 |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Ariane Smith Machin |
Sports Psychologist |
Daniel Bellamy |
Associate AD for Sports Medicine |
Jonathan Tanguay |
Assistant AD for Sports Nutrition |
Jennifer O'Donoghue |
Associate Director of Sports Medicine |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Ariane Smith Machin |
Sports Psychologist |
Daniel Bellamy |
Associate AD for Sports Medicine |
Jonathan Tanguay |
Assistant AD for Sports Nutrition |
Jennifer O'Donoghue |
Associate Director of Sports Medicine |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Ariane Smith Machin |
Sports Psychologist |
Daniel Bellamy |
Associate AD for Sports Medicine |
Jonathan Tanguay |
Assistant AD for Sports Nutrition |
Jennifer O'Donoghue |
Associate Director of Sports Medicine |
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