Sports Dietitian, Football

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Requisition Number:

56280

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Requisition Number:

56280

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

01-May-2024

Date Posted:

29-Apr-2024

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Job Summary

The Football Dietitian position is responsible for assisting in providing individual and team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the health and performance of football student athletes competing for a highly competitive, Division I athletics program. Responsibilities include sports nutrition education for maintaining and promoting health and wellness for the football program; serving as a food and nutrition resource for football student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers; assist in planning meals and pre/during/post fuel for football athletes. Responsible for collecting anthropometric data, monitoring hydration and tracking outcomes of nutrition services provided.

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big12 Conference and the NCAA.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Providing individual and team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the health and performance of Football student athletes competing for a highly competitive, Division I athletics program. Educate and evaluate football athlete’s anthropometrics and provide guidance on appropriate levels of body mass, body fat and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and good performance. Maintain open, ongoing communication with the Director of Performance Nutrition, Football staff, Strength and Conditioning staff, Sports Medicine and Team Physicians.

• Assist at daily meal services, and with meal planning and travel nutrition, supplements, and football fueling hub inventory, purchasing, and distribution. Collaborate on budget maintenance and forecasting for Football athletes' nutritional needs.

• Develop and design educational handouts, and any additional educational needs; perform grocery store tours/cooking demonstrations; assist with recruiting events on weekends as well as during the week.

• Assist in managing student intern schedules and assignments; other duties as assigned. Play a key role in the operational structure and perform any other duties that may arise as assigned by the director.

• Assist in supervision of football athlete consumption of nutrition products, including meals and snacks.

What We Can Offer

• Starting salary is $70,000.
• Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.

• Additional Athletics benefits include:

  • Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. 1+ years of professional, job related experience.

What You Will Need

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, time and priority management skills.
• Ability to work as a supportive Performance Nutrition Department team member toward agreed upon goals.
• Commitment to diversity and equity.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master's Degree.
• NFL performance nutrition experience.
• ISAK Level 1 certification.
• Experience working within a Division 1 collegiate program.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 1, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential/critical services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.