Performance Nutrition Fellow Football

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado

The Department of Athletics encourages applications for the Performance Nutrition Fellow for Football! The Performance Nutrition Fellow position provides sports nutrition programming to enhance the health and performance of elite football student-athletes competing for a highly competitive, Division I athletics program. Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Football Performance Nutrition with counseling football team members on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services; serving as a food and nutrition resource for student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, athletics support staff, food service vendors/representatives, and parents; providing or assisting in sports nutrition education for maintaining and promoting health and wellness; athletic food service operations and, maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice, individual and team nutrition counseling and education. 

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA. 

This is a 12-month limited term position not expected to last more than 12 months from start date.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What You Should Know

  • The desired start date for this position is early June.
  • The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.  Extended hours for practice and competitions/possible variable hours based on practices/competitions.
  • Possible travel with the Football team.
  • This is a limited term 12 month position.

What We Can Offer

  • The starting salary for this position is $47,000.
  • Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.
  • Additional Athletics benefits include Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy. Supplemental camp pay: per Athletic Department Summer Camp Policy.

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. 

What We Require

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Current Registered Dietitian or RD-Eligible, (ability to obtain RD within 60 days of hire).
  • Experience with food handling.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift over 50lbs.

Special Instructions

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply via the CU Boulder Jobs website using the provided URL. 

To view the job ad in its entirety and apply to this position, please visit: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Performance-Nutrition-Fellow-Football/63116. 

Please apply by April 8, 2025, for consideration.