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Closing Date:
01/02/2026
Type of Position:
Student Athlete Health and Wellness
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Summary of Job Duties The Sports Dietitian position will oversee the nutritional needs of assigned teams by conducting individual and team nutrition education and counseling to ensure optimal wellness and sport performance. The Sports Dietitian will collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches and other support staff as a part of sport specific performance team to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to student‑athlete well‑being. Regular, reliable and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area
Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and RD eligible in the state of Arkansas
Experience working within a collegiate setting including the knowledge of NCAA, SEC and institution rules as is relates to position
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in nutrition, exercise science or other related field
Experience working with weight restricted sports such as track and field, cross country, gymnastics, swim and dive, etc.
Experience working with baseball athletes, preferably at the collegiate and/or professional levels.
Experience working with student‑athletes with eating disorders/disordered eating habits
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent counseling skills
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to connect with student‑athletes and coaches
Ability to manage confidential information in professional manner
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups
Additional Information Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants Pre‑employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employment The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Closing Date:
01/02/2026
Type of Position:
Student Athlete Health and Wellness
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Summary of Job Duties The Sports Dietitian position will oversee the nutritional needs of assigned teams by conducting individual and team nutrition education and counseling to ensure optimal wellness and sport performance. The Sports Dietitian will collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches and other support staff as a part of sport specific performance team to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to student‑athlete well‑being. Regular, reliable and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area
Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and RD eligible in the state of Arkansas
Experience working within a collegiate setting including the knowledge of NCAA, SEC and institution rules as is relates to position
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in nutrition, exercise science or other related field
Experience working with weight restricted sports such as track and field, cross country, gymnastics, swim and dive, etc.
Experience working with baseball athletes, preferably at the collegiate and/or professional levels.
Experience working with student‑athletes with eating disorders/disordered eating habits
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent counseling skills
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to connect with student‑athletes and coaches
Ability to manage confidential information in professional manner
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups
Additional Information Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants Pre‑employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employment The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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