Director of Performance Nutrition

FEATURED

TITLE: Director of Performance Nutrition

SUPERVISOR: Senior Deputy Athletics Director

SPORT COVERAGE: Department Leadership + Assigned Team Sports (TBD)

ANTICIPATED START DATE: End of November 2026 – January 2027

DESCRIPTION:

The University of Houston Athletics is looking to hire a Director of Performance Nutrition to continue growth and development of resources and services provided to NCAA Division 1 student athletes! We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in program leadership and growth to support the athletic department as we continue our initial years in the Big XII Conference.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian
  
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas
  
• Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree
  

TITLE: Director of Performance Nutrition

SUPERVISOR: Senior Deputy Athletics Director

SPORT COVERAGE: Department Leadership + Assigned Team Sports (TBD)

ANTICIPATED START DATE: End of November 2026 – January 2027

DESCRIPTION:

The University of Houston Athletics is looking to hire a Director of Performance Nutrition to continue growth and development of resources and services provided to NCAA Division 1 student athletes! We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in program leadership and growth to support the athletic department as we continue our initial years in the Big XII Conference.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Dietitian
  
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas
  
• Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree
  
• CSSD preferred, but not required
  
• 5+ years of experience in collegiate performance nutrition, preferred
  
• Previous experience in successful department leadership, program development, training table development, preferred
  
• Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, non-traditional work hours, travel as needed or requested.

ASSIGNMENT:

Department Leadership

• Oversees and manages staff of dietitians and fellow(s) supporting 11 NCAA Division 1 teams.

• Create and support an overarching vision for Performance Nutrition Department in terms of student-athlete resources, department services and staffing for long term sustainability.

• Develop, manage, and update department protocols as needed including (but not limited to): Department Policies and Procedures, Disordered Eating/Eating Disorder & LEA/REDs Policy, Injury Protocol, etc.

• Provide support, growth, and feedback opportunities for direct reports to facilitate practitioner growth in ways that include, but are not limited to: delegation of responsibilities, project development, education and mentoring of other staff.

• Spearhead recruiting and interviewing process as needed for open positions within the department.

• Coordinate and support efforts for student opportunities within the department such as undergraduate student volunteers, work-study employees, graduate/dietetic interns (within and outside of University of Houston MS/DI programming).

• Collaborate with administration and other department heads to support overall athletic department goals and vision for student athlete well-being and development.

• Oversee budget planning and implementation for department budget and collaborate with administration for any budget forecasts as requested.

Team Based Nutrition Support

• Provides nutrition assessment, screening, counseling, education and other performance nutrition related services for student athletes and assigned teams.

• Incorporates the use of facility resources (i.e. DXA Body Composition & Bone Mineral Density Scans, Teamworks Nutrition, MX3 Hydration Testing, Bloodwork, etc.) as deemed appropriate for assigned teams and student athletes.

• Assess and evaluate dietary supplement safety, implementation, and offerings for assigned teams and student athletes.

• Stays informed on current research and trends in all areas of Performance Nutrition to incorporate evidence-based principles into practice for assigned teams and student athletes.

• Collaborate with assigned teams’ support staff (i.e. Athletic Trainers, Strength Coaches, Coaches) to appropriately support teams’ performance nutrition vision.

Training Table & Fueling Station Management

• Works with On Campus Food Service Provider staff (General Managers, Catering Services, Team Dining, Chefs, etc.) to develop menus, monitor food quality/quantity, and scheduling of team meals for Football Operations Center Training Table and other Olympic Team meals.

• Spearhead and support efforts to implement Olympic Training Table with administration.

• Assess relationship, partnership and services offered by On Campus Food Service Provider and provides insight to administration as needed.

• Provides guidance and support for main Olympic Fueling Station and satellite fueling stations overseen by other Performance Nutrition Staff in terms of vendors, ordering, inventory, scheduling, etc.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: Commensurate with candidate’s experience
  
• Full time, salaried, benefitted position with the University of Houston Athletics
  
• Potential bonuses based on assigned team(s) performance within Conference & NCAA

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Email a Resume & 3 Professional References to the contact below:
  
  • Lauren Capello (lysa@central.uh.edu)
    
• Application Deadline: Open until filled