Performance Dietitian, Football

Job Title

Performance Dietitian, Football

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Job Title

Performance Dietitian, Football

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

Who We Are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What We Want

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Dietitian, Football the Performance Dietitian supports daily performance nutrition operations for assigned Texas A&M Athletics programs (Football). The role delivers comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition services including individualized counseling, team education, fueling and recovery strategies, and clinical nutrition support to optimize student-athlete health and performance. This position collaborates closely with coaches, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and other sport performance staff as part of an interdisciplinary care team. In alignment with the mission of Texas A&M Athletics, the Performance Nutritionist contributes to the holistic development, well-being, and competitive success of student-athletes through integrated performance support.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.  

Other: Expected travel and occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as required to fulfill assigned duties and sports assignments.

Responsibilities  

Nutrition Education/Counseling and Operations

• Individualized nutrition counseling (training, recovery, illness, weight mgmt, travel)

• Team talks, cooking demos, grocery tours

• Attending practices/games/meals for fueling support

• Fueling station management (scheduling, ordering, inventory)

• Menu development and training table collaboration

• Education on food prep & performance fueling

• Collaboration across multidisciplinary departments, including but not limited to: strength and conditioning, sports medicine, sports psychology, football operations

• Building relationships with local vendors/businesses

• Special events and curriculum development

Assessment and Clinical

• Dietary analysis and energy balance assessment

• DXA & body composition

• Hydration testing, lab testing and individualized supplement protocols

• Nutrition related medical care coordination

• Special diets/allergies

• Injury/illness nutrition support

• Performance team communication

Supervision

• Student worker hiring/scheduling

• Intern mentoring and training

• Fueling station staff supervision

• NCAA compliance oversight

Research/Evaluation

• Staying current on research

• Supplement evaluation and NCAA compliance

• Evidence-based performance strategies

• Translating research into athlete education

Committees

• Sport performance team collaboration

• Eating disorder committee

• Facility design input

• Cross department performance initiatives

Budget

• Fueling station procurement

• Inventory cost management

• Vendor relationships

• Resource prioritization for performance impact

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports nutrition, or related area

• One year of experience in or a combination of:

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian. Ability to obtain Texas state license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree dietetics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports nutrition, or related area

• Three or more years of experience in:

• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or actively working toward credential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exhibit competence in helping manage eating disorders and disordered eating cases.

• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation and nutrition counseling abilities.

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, time management, prioritization skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and an innovative approach.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Takes initiative and completes tasks with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrates punctuality, enthusiasm, and strong self-motivation.

• Maintain dietetic registration and fulfill continuing education requirements.

• Knowledge of and compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Adherence to University, Southeastern Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time    

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

_ Instructions to Applicants: _ Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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