Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition

Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition, this functional leader will assist in executing the sports nutrition program’s mission to provide JMU student-athletes with cutting-edge nutrition knowledge to optimize fueling for performance and recovery, decrease risk of illness and injury, and promote overall health and wellness. This position is a full-time, 12 month- position with a full comprehensive benefits package.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaboration with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic training staff to optimize student-athlete care.
• Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition with implementation of all-team education utilizing a variety of platforms, including social media initiatives, cooking classes/food demonstrations, grocery store tours, and development of print materials.
• Be a team player in all your communication and interactions with the Strength & Conditioning staff, Integrated Health and Sports Performance Staff, and Athletics Department.
• Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition with mentoring and oversight of student volunteers, paid student workers, and dietetic interns.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Nutrition.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• Two or more years of experience in a collegiate, professional, or tactical setting, including graduate assistantships and fellowships.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete work tasks with minimal direction.