Registered Dietitian Sports Nutritionist

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Job Description:

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1). We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to lead the Sports Performance Nutrition department.

This position will develop and provide nutrition programming, education and counseling to Brown’s student-athlete population, and will work as a part of an interdisciplinary team to manage and coordinate care for high-risk athletes. This position is also responsible for adhering to the University, NCAA and Ivy League’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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Job Description:

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1). We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to lead the Sports Performance Nutrition department.

This position will develop and provide nutrition programming, education and counseling to Brown’s student-athlete population, and will work as a part of an interdisciplinary team to manage and coordinate care for high-risk athletes. This position is also responsible for adhering to the University, NCAA and Ivy League’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Counsel student-athletes and coaches on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, travel, and supplementation.

• Address nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and iron-deficiency anemia.

• Participate in the management of high-risk athletes with eating disorders/disordered eating, REDs. Coordinate appropriate care plan, case-dependent with Brown Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), community providers, and/or athletic trainers.

• Develop, execute and manage nutrition education programs that may include team talks, small group talks, workshops, dining hall tours, grocery store tours, cooking classes, educational handouts, social media platforms, to support optimal health and performance for all student-athletes with consideration of those with dietary restrictions or specific nutritional needs.

• Communicate and collaborate with other disciplines including but not limited to Athletic Trainers, medical providers, athletic administrators, dietitians in Health Services, Strength & Conditioning coaches, coaching staffs, members of Dining Services and support staff.

• In charge of the fueling station operations with ordering product, student-athlete engagement, educational content.

• Maintain, update, and share evidence-based nutrition education content, including but not limited to content on social media platforms.
   

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field

• Registered Dietitian – completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics and credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

• Must be licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of Rhode Island, or apply for licensure upon hiring

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• Board certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or ability to certify within one year of hire

Job Competencies

• At least three years of work experience as a Registered Dietitian

• Minimum one year work experience in the treatment of eating disorders

• Sports nutrition experience, ideally collegiate level

• Experience providing nutrition education in a group setting

• Experience working in a diverse environment with clients holding marginalized identities

• Ability to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team

• Experience working with high-risk populations

• Ability to work a nonstandard work week which includes nights, weekends and holidays

• Possess strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to handle a fast-paced and intense work environment

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion, handling sensitive matters involving patients

• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the appropriate parties.  Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test, maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division), and attend all required divisional and/or NCAA training/education programs.

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

  

Recruiting Start Date:

2023-08-15

Job Posting Title:

Registered Dietitian Sports Nutritionist

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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