Nutritionist (Part-Time) (Athletics)

Nutritionist (Part-Time) (Athletics)

Posting Number

req21744

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

Nutritionist (Part-Time) (Athletics)

Posting Number

req21744

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

Address

1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

This position will assist the Arizona Sports Nutrition Department in a variety of tasks to support purposeful fueling opportunities for student-athletes. This position will support the daily nutritional needs of student-athletes. These needs include providing nutrition education and guidance, meal planning, along with practice and game fueling education.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage team fueling stations  including intern staffing, ordering, inventory, distribution and education based on dietary needs of student-athletes as they follow dietary advice and recommendations

Assist with team meals, working with culinary and food service staff to plan nutritionally complete menus for training table meals

Coordinate pre- and post-game meals and snacks for home and away games based on evaluated needs of student-athletes

Attend Team meals, practices, lifts and games as assigned to ensure proper nutrients are supplied before and after based on evaluation

Conduct new athlete nutrition screenings; identify student athletes at nutritional risk

Provide individual nutrition counseling and follow-up consultations to student athletes

Research, evaluate and recommend appropriate dietary supplements with regard to NCAA rules and regulations as well as efficacy, safety, legality

Develop nutrition education materials and facilitate team education sessions

Conduct nutrition, hydration and body composition assessments; interpretation and communication of results

Educate, mentor, and supervise performance nutrition interns and student volunteers

Data management of performance nutrition research; Document performance nutrition metrics, including recovery initiatives, team education interventions, individual athlete consults, body composition assessments and progress, and biochemical parameters; and assess through the use of data analytics

Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Practical organizational and interpersonal communication skills, including both verbal and written

Ability to multi task with frequent interruptions

Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects

Meticulous attention to detail

Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and University of Arizona rules and compliance

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor

Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects  Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude 

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

One year of relevant work experience required.

 State licensure and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

19.6

Job FTE

0.49

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Health Care and Wellness

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

$25.50 - $31.87

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

7

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$53039

Grade Range Midpoint

$66299

Grade Range Maximum

$79558

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Clinical Services

Job Function

Health Care & Wellness

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Jim Krumpos

Associate Athletic Director, Performance Enhancement

jkrumpos@arizona.edu

520-621-2043

Open Date

1/21/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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