Sports Nutrition Fellow

University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho

Description:

The University of Idaho Athletic Department is currently seeking applicants for a Sports Nutrition Fellowship. This 11-month fellowship is intended for highly motivated individuals who are interested in gaining valuable experience in Collegiate Sports. Under the supervision of the Sports Dietitian, the fellow will provide nutrition services to student-athletes across various teams from Summer 2025 to Spring 2026. This is a great opportunity for new RDNs wanting to gain experience and leadership opportunities working in collegiate athletics and for those needing experience to obtain the CSSD license. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide nutrition education to student-athletes through educational materials, presentations, and other methods
  • Provide team-specific nutrition services for Olympic sports and assist with Football as needed (e.g. team talks, nutrition counseling, hydration testing, food demos, monitoring locker room snacks, etc)
  • Opportunity to lead as the primary Sports RDN for MBB and WBB as well as assisting with other sports under the guidance of the Director of Sports Nutrition
  • Assist in the management of the Fueling Station with tasks such as inventory, managing, stocking, and assisting with the development of special snack options
  • Serve as the primary manager of student workers and assist with scheduling and training staff in the Fueling Station under the guidance of the Director of Sports Nutrition
  • Work closely with coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength staff, and others in the athletic department on nutrition-related topics
  • Manage social media accounts


Required Education and Credentials:

Bachelors in Dietetics, or related field

RD or RDE 

 

Required Qualifications:

Background and interest in Sports Nutrition

Ability to work non-traditional hours, including some weekends and holidays

Ability to lift/carry objects up to 30lbs

 

Benefits:

Hourly pay, 30-40 hours/week 

 

Commitment:

The fellowship will start June 2025 and terminate May 2026


Interested candidates please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Francine Hoffman at fhoffman@uidaho.edu.