Olympic Sports Dietitian

Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The University of Missouri Athletics Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Olympic Sports Dietitian to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition services to our student-athletes, with a focus on optimizing performance, recovery, and overall health.

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Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The University of Missouri Athletics Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Olympic Sports Dietitian to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition services to our student-athletes, with a focus on optimizing performance, recovery, and overall health.

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Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition plans tailored to the needs of individual athletes and teams.

Conduct nutritional assessments and create personalized meal plans.
Educate athletes on optimal nutrition for performance, recovery, and general health.

Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, and other sports medicine staff to integrate nutrition into the overall training program.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and make necessary adjustments.

Plan and conduct nutrition education sessions and workshops for athletes and staff.

Provide support during travel, including meal planning and dietary supplementation.

Stay current with the latest research and trends in sports nutrition and apply findings to practice.

Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations and guidelines.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Dietitian licensure from the Missouri Committee of Dietitians board.

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $50,000-55,000

Grade: PAT-08

University Title: CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter and 3-5 professional references

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards....

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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