Performance Dietitian
Job Description
Who We Are
Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility and service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit.
What we want
We're seeking a Performance Dietitian responsible for supporting the vision and mission of the Texas A&M Performance Nutrition Program by providing counseling and education to student athletes related to proper nutrition for performance, recovery, energy metabolism, body composition, strength and development, injury prevention and rehabilitation and clinical nutrition care.
Responsibilities
- Nutrition Education/Counseling and Operations - Develops individual and team sport performance nutrition counseling and education programs in collaboration with the Director of Performance Nutrition. Directs cooking demonstration, team talks, individual counseling, grocery shopping tours, and other educational opportunities with assigned sports. Directs all aspects of nutrition, fueling, and recovery with assigned sports. Collaborates with operations staff on all aspects of team nutrition and meals at home and on the road. Manages all aspects of fueling stations for assigned sports including staff, inventory, and execution. Assists the Director of Performance Nutrition to develop menus. Monitors food quality, consistency, and appearance. Collects guest feedback and communicates with Slocum Nutrition Center staff. Coordinates special events in collaboration with the Director of Performance Nutrition.
- Assessment and Clinical - Performs body composition testing via DEXA with assigned teams. Communicates this information with appropriate sport staff in a performance team setting. Performs hydration testing with assigned teams. Communicates results with athletic training, strength and conditioning, and coaching staff in an effort to reduce of student athlete injury or cramping. Provides clinical nutrition care for Texas A&M student athletes. Utilizes clinical assessments including physical exams, laboratory testing, and physician diagnosis to work with the sports medicine team to treat patients with medical issues that require clinical nutrition care. Maintains knowledge of special diets, allergies, and intolerances, and communicates this information with the sports medicine team and student athletes to allow them to meet unique needs to compete as at high level as Division I student athlete.
- Supervision - Assists in the hiring, delegation of responsibilities, and scheduling of the student workforce. Directly manages students working assigned sports to execute performance nutrition program and operations. Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised.
- Research/Evaluation - Stays up to date on the latest in peer reviewed research as it pertains to athletic performance and performance nutrition. Actively communicates and discusses this information with Performance Nutrition, Sports Medicine, and Sports Performance personnel. Evaluates nutritional supplements and diets to enhance performance and translate information about safety and efficacy to student athletes and Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, and Coaching staff members.
- Committees - Works as an active member of sport performance teams in collaboration with team physicians, athletic trainers, sport performance coaches, and sports psychology staff to discuss how individual athlete and team nutrition practices contribute to overall performance. Serves as an active member of eating disorder committee as it relates to your assigned student athlete's health and performance. Assists in the design and renovation of athletics food service facilities.
- Budget - Operates within Performance Nutrition and assigned sport budget restrictions. Assists the Director of Performance Nutrition in budget development to prioritize student athletes' performance and overall health and well-being. Ensures that University and Department policies are followed regarding receipt of revenue and purchase of goods and services.
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one year of sports nutrition experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Registered Dietitian and the ability to obtain Texas state license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of eating disorders/disordered eating signs and symptoms.
- Ability to analyze body composition assessments and make recommendations on energy requirements.
- Ability to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as required to fulfill assigned duties and sports assignments.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies (ex. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) U. S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)) regarding banned substances.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree and knowledge in sports nutrition counseling.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
- Health, dental, vision, life 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
- Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
- All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, 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
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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.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.