Sports Nutrition Fellow

The University of Tulsa Athletics department is seeking a dedicated and motivated Sports Nutrition Fellow to join our Performance Team. As a Sports Nutrition Fellow, you will report to the Director of Sports Nutrition and work closely with our Performance and Wellness team to enhance and support player nutrition, wellness, and performance. This opportunity will allow the fellow to gain experience working in collegiate sports nutrition specifically with the University of Tulsa Olympic and Football Sports programs. The Sports Nutrition Fellow will work daily in the Tulsa Athletics facilities as a member of the Sports Nutrition staff. Hours will vary and will include a non-standard workweek.

Responsibilities

●     Provide nutrition expertise to student athletes through team talks, consultations, and other educational strategies; assisting in teams’ planning and execution of every day practice fueling, game day/travel nutrition, and competition fueling strategies.

●     Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition in delivering performance-enhancing nutrition services to players and staff.

●     Manage and supervise all aspects of operations of Nutrition Center and assigned Fueling Stations including managing student-volunteers/interns/work study, product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution in conjunction with the Director of Sports Nutrition

●     Lead on select football away game operations; Fellow will advance to stadium and coordinate with stadium staff to ensure a smooth operation.

●     Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy.

●     Assist in a variety of assessment modalities including but not limited to body composition, bloodwork, and hydration.

●     Stay up to date with current nutrition research, trends, and best practices, and incorporate new knowledge into the team’s nutrition program.

●     Collaborate with the Performance team to create and maintain an industry-leading environment for our athletes, coaches, and staff.

Qualifications

●     Bachelors or Masters degree in Nutrition or a related field required.

●     Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required/must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

●     Previous experience in sports nutrition is preferred..

●     Ability to embody a growth mindset, elite professionalism, and demonstrate resilience

●     Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

●     Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

●     This position is based at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma and requires a daily on-site presence. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

●     Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule.

●     In the case of a football bowl game, the fellow must be available for a longer away trip to that bowl game.

●     Travel is required for select away-game trips.

●     Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

This is a 12-month assignment, with the possibility of an extension for another 12-months.

Mentorship will come from the Director of Sports Nutrition.

Please submit cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. 

If you have any questions please reach out to Bella Pitzo at bep6958@utulsa.edu