Director of Football Nutrition

Georgia Southern University is seeking applicants for the Director of Football Nutrition position. The Director of Football Nutrition will implement daily performance needs, develop and present educational information, and conduct individual counseling sessions with Georgia Southern Football student-athletes. The start date for the position is 1/3/2027. Salary is $65,000. This is a full-time, benefited position. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies:

• Conduct the dietary assessment and counseling of football student-athletes to include fueling for optimal performance, weight management, dietary supplements, prevention of heat illness and dehydration, and sport injury and illness.

• Maintain knowledge of special diets, allergies, and intolerances, and communicate this information with the sports medicine team and student-athletes to allow them to meet unique needs to compete at a high level as Division I student-athletes.

• Facilitate and develop team nutrition education sessions and materials/resources.

• Analyze and/or conduct body composition assessments and hydration assessments. 

• Manage the sports nutrition budget, including ordering inventory and procurement of goods through vendors for the fueling station.

• Manage student volunteers and interns. 

• Coordinate pre- and post-game meals and snacks for home and away games.

• Coordinate/set up training week meals.

• Participate in recruiting events by providing presentations to prospective student-athletes and parents. 

• Stay up to date on the latest in peer-reviewed research as it pertains to athletic performance and performance nutrition. 

• Work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines as they relate to the communication of student-athlete health status regarding sport participation.

Required Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience as an employee, fellow, intern, or graduate assistant with intercollegiate/professional athletics or sports-related field

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or a closely related field

• Master’s degree in nutrition or in a nutrition-related field

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Georgia 90 days after hire.