University of Louisville
Sports Nutritionist II (Sports Dietitian, Football)
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Sports Nutritionist II (Sports Dietitian, Football)
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Sports Nutritionist II (Sports Dietitian, Football)
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University of Louisville .
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience. Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetics Registration and licensed Dietitian in the State of Kentucky. Grade 6 (Salaried).
Location Belknap Campus
Time Type Full time
Worker Type Regular
Job Req ID R108041
Position Description The University of Louisville Athletic Department seeks candidates for a Sports Nutritionist II position to assist with providing nutritional support services to the University of Louisville Football student‑athletes.
Job Responsibilities
Sport Nutrition: Manage and oversee nutrition for football: provide weekly nutrition education “drip‑feed” (e.g., pre‑ and post‑exercise nutrition and hydration), develop sport nutrition programming and communication systems, maintain weekly presence at meals for hands‑on nutrition education, develop menus based on performance needs, manage procurement systems, direct practice and game‑day fueling, and assist in recruiting efforts as requested. May participate as part of the early travel team for away games as requested.
Counseling: Provide individualized nutrition care to student‑athletes for health and performance; topics may include weight loss, weight gain, body composition, hydration, meal planning, and general nutrition education.
Clinical: Provide medical nutrition therapy to aid the health and well‑being of student‑athletes, including but not limited to injury, illness, blood laboratory values, disease states and conditions, and supplement education. Coordinate and integrate nutrition care services with other facets of health care, interacting and collaborating with physicians, athletic trainers, other health care professionals, coaches, and athletics staff to provide holistic, high‑performance care to football student‑athletes.
Supplement and Vitamin Regulation: Research, evaluate, recommend, purchase, distribute, and monitor vitamins/mineral supplements as well as permissible and effective nutritional supplements with attention to NCAA regulations and nutrition‑related bylaws.
Sports Science: Create and manage databases and systems (e.g., Catapult, Bod Pod, dietitian tracking database, etc.).
Manage and direct student assistants & interns with fuel station staffing & operations, procurement system, and supporting role of sports dietitian.
Student‑athlete meal card management for Thorntons’ dining venue.
Manage product budgets with established vendors for the department.
Provide assistance on planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all projects that support the vision of the Sports Nutrition Department.
Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Sports Nutrition (Director of Sports Nutrition, Football) or Senior Director of Nutrition.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with an NCAA Division I collegiate program.
Background and strong interest in sports nutrition.
Knowledge of sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, eating disorders/disordered eating, and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Compensation Will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 – Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502‑852‑6258.
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Sports Nutritionist II (Sports Dietitian, Football)
role at
University of Louisville .
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience. Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetics Registration and licensed Dietitian in the State of Kentucky. Grade 6 (Salaried).
Location Belknap Campus
Time Type Full time
Worker Type Regular
Job Req ID R108041
Position Description The University of Louisville Athletic Department seeks candidates for a Sports Nutritionist II position to assist with providing nutritional support services to the University of Louisville Football student‑athletes.
Job Responsibilities
Sport Nutrition: Manage and oversee nutrition for football: provide weekly nutrition education “drip‑feed” (e.g., pre‑ and post‑exercise nutrition and hydration), develop sport nutrition programming and communication systems, maintain weekly presence at meals for hands‑on nutrition education, develop menus based on performance needs, manage procurement systems, direct practice and game‑day fueling, and assist in recruiting efforts as requested. May participate as part of the early travel team for away games as requested.
Counseling: Provide individualized nutrition care to student‑athletes for health and performance; topics may include weight loss, weight gain, body composition, hydration, meal planning, and general nutrition education.
Clinical: Provide medical nutrition therapy to aid the health and well‑being of student‑athletes, including but not limited to injury, illness, blood laboratory values, disease states and conditions, and supplement education. Coordinate and integrate nutrition care services with other facets of health care, interacting and collaborating with physicians, athletic trainers, other health care professionals, coaches, and athletics staff to provide holistic, high‑performance care to football student‑athletes.
Supplement and Vitamin Regulation: Research, evaluate, recommend, purchase, distribute, and monitor vitamins/mineral supplements as well as permissible and effective nutritional supplements with attention to NCAA regulations and nutrition‑related bylaws.
Sports Science: Create and manage databases and systems (e.g., Catapult, Bod Pod, dietitian tracking database, etc.).
Manage and direct student assistants & interns with fuel station staffing & operations, procurement system, and supporting role of sports dietitian.
Student‑athlete meal card management for Thorntons’ dining venue.
Manage product budgets with established vendors for the department.
Provide assistance on planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all projects that support the vision of the Sports Nutrition Department.
Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Sports Nutrition (Director of Sports Nutrition, Football) or Senior Director of Nutrition.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with an NCAA Division I collegiate program.
Background and strong interest in sports nutrition.
Knowledge of sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, eating disorders/disordered eating, and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Compensation Will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 – Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502‑852‑6258.
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