Sports Dietitian Assistant

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Position Information

Requisition Number

S3642P

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S3642P

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Home Org Name

Athletic Sports Nutrition

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Sports Dietitian Assistant

Job Class Code

BB29A/B/C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for a Sports Dietician Assistant! The Sports Dietitian Assistant assists with providing individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance and well-being of Auburn student-athletes.

Why Should

YOU

Choose Auburn University?

Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes!

Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.

Competitive state benefits

including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.

Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents.

Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

It’s a Lifestyle:

The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

Our Commitment:

Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit

auburn.edu/inclusion

to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Essential Functions

Assists with assessing dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of athletes in the context of athletic performance and well-being.

Assists with providing counsel to athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, travel, and supplementation.

Assists with performing and analyzing body composition assessments of student-athletes.

Assists with providing personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short- and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.

Assists with providing medical nutrition therapy, as needed, to help manage or treat medical conditions in collaboration with team physicians and medical personnel.

Coordinates nutritional care as a member the of the multidisciplinary sports medicine team.

Evaluates nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy, monitors the use of appropriate supplementation.

Assists in the development and adherence of nutrition policies and procedures.

Assists with developing and delivering nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance.

Recommends appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual training, team practice, and competition.

Serves as a nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, support staff, food service personnel and parents.

Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic

Minimum Qualifications

| Minimum Qualifications |
Sports Dietitian Assistant I

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field

Sports Dietitian Assistant II

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field plus 2 years of experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college sports nutrition program

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field plus 2 years of experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college sports nutrition program

Sports Dietitian Assistant III

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field plus 4 years of experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college sports nutrition program

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field plus 4 years of experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college sports nutrition program

Registered Dietitian license is required for all levels. Only those seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1,2024, are required to have completed the minimum of a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent. RDs who have passed the exam prior to the deadline will be eligible to practice with a Bachelor’s degree. |

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. | | Minimum Technology Skills | | | Minimum License and Certifications |
- Registered dietitian |

Desired Qualifications

| Desired Qualifications | |

Posting Detail Information

| Salary Range | $39,500 - $85,500 | | Job Category | Athletics Support | | Working Hours if Non-Traditional | | | City position is located in: | Auburn | | State position is located: | Alabama | | List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | | | Posting Date | 05/20/2024 | | Closing Date | | | EEO Statement |
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other

2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee

3. * Are you a Registered Dietitian?

   • Yes
   • No

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