Program Director – Sports Nutrition

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides individual counseling to student-athletes regarding their performance fueling and nutritional needs, meal plans, and personal nutrition goals.
• Provides diet and nutrition education regarding various topics and concerns, including hydration, food selection for type of training, meal planning, health effects, and recovery from illness/injury.
• Addresses nutritional challenges to performance such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and iron deficiency anemia.
• Assesses and analyzes dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of student-athletes in the context of performance and health.
• Creates, updates, and maintains educational materials related to sports nutrition and dieting, including presentations, informational flyers, and handouts.
• Presents educational materials related to sports nutrition to various intercollegiate athletic teams and groups.
• Coordinates with campus dining staff on nutritious and healthy food options for student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the conference and the NCAA.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of national and international athletic governing bodies regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.
• Knowledge of best practices and procedures in food and nutrition science and services.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Ability to develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess needs.