Director, Olympic Sports Nutrition

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Posting Number	SAECC4079
Advertised Title	Director, Olympic Sports Nutrition
Campus Location	Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number	022883
Category	Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department	Athletic Administration
Minimum Position Qualifications	Master’s degree in sports nutrition, clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, exercise physiology, or related area, and two (2) years of experience in nutrition counseling. Must be a registered dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; Certification/Licensure as required by state of practice. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Special Conditions	The department is especially interested in candidates who have experience in sports nutrition, as well as are Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and have previous experience working in a collegiate athletics environment. This position has been reposted. Current applicants do not need to re-apply.
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. This position may require work beyond the normal schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and travel.
Posting Date	03/10/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins	Yes
Hiring Range	$65,000 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time	Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions	While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants	All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only?	No
Positions Supervised	Assistant Director Olympic Sports Nutrition
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to demonstrate leadership and, organizational skills and attention to detail. Possess excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently. Strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes and serving as a mentor to nutrition and dietetic students. Possess a strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes and serving as a mentor to nutrition and dietetic students.
Additional Position Information	Must be able to comply with Athletic Department, University, Board of Trustees, and NCAA policies and procedures.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities	Individual Nutrition Counseling: Assess and/or oversee the assessment and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of student-athletes in the context of athletic performance and health Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training (match nutrition to training phases and goals), competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation. Advise student-athletes on achieving and maintaining a level of body mass, body fat, and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and good performance. Provide personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health. Develop hydration protocols. Address nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and iron deficiency anemia. Provide medical nutrition therapy, as needed, to help manage or treat medical conditions. Advise student-athletes on optimal nutrition for recovery from illness or injury in collaboration with sports medicine staff. Coordinate nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine/sports science teams. Serve as liaison with in and outpatient programs for conditions such as disordered eating. Evaluate nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for their legality, safety, quality, efficacy, and monitor the use of appropriate supplementation in accordance with NCAA guidelines. Collaborate with the individual’s family, physician, coach, and other health professionals, as appropriate.

Duties & Responsibilities

Individual Nutrition Counseling:
Assess and/or oversee the assessment and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of student-athletes in the context of athletic performance and health
Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training (match nutrition to training phases and goals), competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation.
Advise student-athletes on achieving and maintaining a level of body mass, body fat, and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and good performance.
Provide personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.
Develop hydration protocols.
Address nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and iron deficiency anemia.
Provide medical nutrition therapy, as needed, to help manage or treat medical conditions.
Advise student-athletes on optimal nutrition for recovery from illness or injury in collaboration with sports medicine staff.
Coordinate nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine/sports science teams.
Serve as liaison with in and outpatient programs for conditions such as disordered eating.
Evaluate nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for their legality, safety, quality, efficacy, and monitor the use of appropriate supplementation in accordance with NCAA guidelines.
Collaborate with the individual’s family, physician, coach, and other health professionals, as appropriate.

Duties & Responsibilities	Food Coordination and Menu Development: Coordinate and manage the quantity of food production and distribution, plan and direct menus for training table and team travel, and direct implementation and/or development of food safety policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities	Nutrition Education for Teams: Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance. Recommend appropriate pre, during, and post-exercise fluids/snacks for individual training, team practice, and competitions. Educate in food selection (grocery store tours, food storage) and food preparation (cooking classes). Communicate and collaborate with strength coaches, athletic trainers, and the College of Health Sciences faculty in the implementation of nutrition support academic courses in line with NCAA guidelines. Utilize social media outlets to share and educate student-athletes and support staff on nutritional standards and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

Nutrition Education for Teams:
Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance.
Recommend appropriate pre, during, and post-exercise fluids/snacks for individual training, team practice, and competitions.
Educate in food selection (grocery store tours, food storage) and food preparation (cooking classes).
Communicate and collaborate with strength coaches, athletic trainers, and the College of Health Sciences faculty in the implementation of nutrition support academic courses in line with NCAA guidelines.
Utilize social media outlets to share and educate student-athletes and support staff on nutritional standards and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities	Professional Development: Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements. Maintain professional representation at development events. Maintain membership and active involvement in local, state, and national professional associations (e.g., Academy of Nutrition of Dietetics, CPSDA). Participate in applied research through the completion and supervision of practical projects which address student-athlete needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Professional Development:
Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
Maintain professional representation at development events.
Maintain membership and active involvement in local, state, and national professional associations (e.g., Academy of Nutrition of Dietetics, CPSDA).
Participate in applied research through the completion and supervision of practical projects which address student-athlete needs.

Duties & Responsibilities	Supervision and Mentoring of Staff: Mentor and oversee the Tiger Bites Graduate Assistant in their development as a sports nutritionist. Develop rotations for Dietetic Interns in accordance with ACEND competencies for supervised practice experiences. Develop rotations for undergraduate dietetic students in accordance with ACEND student learning outcomes. Provide clear instructions and directions for undergraduate volunteers in the provision of food services. Regularly attend athletic events as required to ensure proper processes and procedures are followed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervision and Mentoring of Staff:
Mentor and oversee the Tiger Bites Graduate Assistant in their development as a sports nutritionist.
Develop rotations for Dietetic Interns in accordance with ACEND competencies for supervised practice experiences.
Develop rotations for undergraduate dietetic students in accordance with ACEND student learning outcomes.
Provide clear instructions and directions for undergraduate volunteers in the provision of food services.
Regularly attend athletic events as required to ensure proper processes and procedures are followed.

Duties & Responsibilities	Perform other duties as assigned