This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.
Contribute to the mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by providing nutrition services and support to Football students-athletes. This individual, under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition and Head Football Performance Dietitian, will serve as the secondary contact, resource, and liaison to execute day-to-day nutrition operations for Football.
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.
Contribute to the mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by providing nutrition services and support to Football students-athletes. This individual, under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition and Head Football Performance Dietitian, will serve as the secondary contact, resource, and liaison to execute day-to-day nutrition operations for Football.
Apply NowCHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a secondary point of contact related to nutrition services intended for Football student-athletes including, but not limited to the following:
Collaborate with the performance nutrition team, physicians, sports medicine professionals, academic staff, support staff, coaches, and multidisciplinary support staff (strength and conditioning, athletic training, etc.) to ensure an environment supporting optimal health and performance for Football student-athletes
Daily oversight of football fueling station, training table, and all fueling needs for Football student-athletes including:
Recruitment, training, education, mentorship, and supervision of performance nutrition students/interns (students/interns staffing, training, scheduling, communication)
Attend team meetings, practices, competitions, and other team activities/events as needed and/or directed
Maintain proper documentation (performance nutrition metrics, individual and team education interventions, body composition assessments and progress, biochemical parameters, etc.)
Assist in the monitoring and management of Football training table menus and meals, in coordination with Football operations team
Monitoring and management of Football pre- and post-game meals and snacks for home and away competitions, in coordination with Football operations team
Serve as a nutrition resource for athletic trainers, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, medical staff, and food service personnel
Participate in recruitment efforts by promoting the University’s performance nutrition program (Spartans Fuel) to prospective student-athletes and their families
Develop nutrition educational resources for student-athletes
Aid in the development and implementation of nutrition policies and procedures
Stay current with food, nutrition, health and wellness issues and research related to sports nutrition, principally information related to Football student-athletes/collegiate population
Routine reporting of Football nutrition operations, interventions, and requests to the Director of Performance Nutrition and/or Head Football Performance Dietitian
Participate in advanced travel nutrition operations
Other responsibilities and team assignment as designated by the Director of Performance Nutrition and/or Head Football Performance Dietitian
EXPECTATIONS AND SKILLS:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition/Dietetics and a minimum of one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in performance nutrition settings; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be a registered dietitian. Must be willing to work non-traditional hours and weekends, as needed.
Desired: Master’s degree in Human Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent degree. CSSD or CSSD eligible. Experience working with collegiate and/or professional athletes for a minimum of two years.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours and weekends, as needed.
Be able to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50lbs.
Michigan State University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
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University of Michigan | 9–0 | 15–0 | 1 | — |
Ohio State University | 8–1 | 11–2 | 7 | — |
University of Iowa | 7–2 | 10–4 | 17 | — |
Penn State University | 7–2 | 10–3 | 10 | — |
Northwestern University | 5–4 | 8–5 | — | — |
University of Wisconsin-Madison | 5–4 | 7–6 | — | — |
University of Maryland | 4–5 | 8–5 | — | — |
University of Minnesota | 3–6 | 6–7 | — | — |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 3–6 | 5–7 | — | — |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 3–6 | 5–7 | — | — |
Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick | 3–6 | 6–7 | — | — |
Purdue University | 3–6 | 4–8 | — | — |
Michigan State University | 2–7 | 4–8 | — | — |
Indiana University | 1–8 | 3–9 | — | — |
Michigan State University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
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2024-2025 |
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Jonathan Smith
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– | – | |
2023-2024 |
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Harlon Barnett
Departing
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2–7 | 4–8 | |
2022-2023 |
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Mel Tucker
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3–6 | 5–7 | |
2021-2022 |
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Mel Tucker
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7–2 | 11–2 | |
2020-2021 |
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Mel Tucker
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2–5 | 2–5 | |
2019-2020 |
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Mark Dantonio
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4–5 | 7–6 | |
2018-2019 |
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Mark Dantonio
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5–4 | 7–6 | |
2017-2018 |
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Mark Dantonio
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7–2 | 10–3 |
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Deputy Athletic Director/Championship Resources |
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Executive Director/Student-Athlete Support Services |
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Director of Academic Services |
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Director of Student-Athlete Development |
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Associate Director |
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Associate Director/SASS Facility Manager |
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Associate Director of Student-Athlete Wellness |
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Assistant Director |
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Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development |
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Director of Sports Medicine and Performance/Primary Care Team Physician |
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Director of Sports Medicine |
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Director of Performance Nutrition |
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Senior Advisor/Strategic Projects |
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Deputy Athletic Director/Championship Resources |
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Senior Associate AD/Student-Athlete Engagement |
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Executive Director/Student-Athlete Support Services |
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Director of Academic Services |
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Director of Student-Athlete Development |
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Associate Director |
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Associate Director/SASS Facility Manager |
Person | Role |
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Director of Performance Nutrition |
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Director of Sports Medicine and Performance/Primary Care Team Physician |
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Director of Sports Medicine |
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