Director of Sports Nutrition
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193690EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Director of Sports NutritionAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Education and ExperienceWork Schedule
M-F, 8am-5pm; with nights, weekends, and overtime as neededJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
AthleticsAbout the Department
The mission of the NC State Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. North Carolina State University competes as an NCAA Division I team in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Sports Medicine Department is responsible for the preventative care, monitoring and restoration of student-ahtlete overall health.
Essential Job Duties
The Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition will work in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition in the planning, implementation management and evaluation of the NC State Olympic Sports Nutrition Program. This position will have a fall and winter sport responsibilities which will include Men’s Basketball.
Primary responsibilities of the Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition include:
CLINICAL SPORTS NUTRITION
- Apply the nutrition care process to provide individualized, culturally appropriate, evidence based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), education and nutrition counseling for student athletes
- Engage in preparticipation physical examinations and develop screening tools to identify student-athletes at risk for nutrition-related medical and mental health diagnoses, such as the athlete triad and energy deficiency, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and other functional gut disorders, metabolic disorders and chronic disease
- Apply evidence-based sports nutrition guidelines and MNT protocols for nutrition-related diagnoses in collaboration with the athletic medicine team
NUTRITION EDUCATION
- Conduct sports nutrition educational sessions for teams, coaches, sports medicine and sports performance staff and the broader athletics/university community when feasible
- Instruct in the practical application of nutrition education via grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations
- Develop/lead the development of culturally appropriate nutrition education materials, web content and social media programs as tools
- Supply culturally appropriate nutrition education high-quality training table meals, pre-workout and post-workout fueling, competition fueling and education directly from the plate during individual meals or while serving in and advisory role
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
- Collaborate with dining services professionals on the planning, selection and delivery of meals
- Establish the food supply chain and select quality vendors in partnership with dining services
- Set guidelines for menu planning and establish menu cycles to be implemented by the dining services department
- Ensure that student-athletes with food allergies, religious preferences and clinical diagnoses that require prescription diets have access to appropriately modified meals
- Set standards for and advise athletics operations staff on negotiating with food-service providers for meal price and quality, particularly with respect to off-site meals
- Negotiate cost-effective purchasing of NCAA-compliant products and supplements
- Provide food safety education for athletes and staff, especially as it pertains to the storage and composition of food and meals away from dining facilities
APPLIED PERFORMANCE NUTRITION
- Offering team and individual nutrition education and counseling to enhance performance, health and wellness
- Determining and developing applied performance nutrition strategies for individual athlete and team training cycles to enhance overall performance and wellness
- Directing or conducting sweat and hydration testing, monitoring and education
SPORTS NUTRITION ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING
- Participate in program-wide strategic planning
- Collaborate on program and department initiatives
- Serve on administrative committees and act as a liaison for campus collaboration
- Recruit, hire and mentor RDNs and train individuals for positions
- Assign and delegate program responsibilities effectively
- Serve as an expert in nutrition science
- Organize billing and invoice procedures
- Monitor Olympic Sports Nutrition spending
- Supervise the provision of clinical nutrition services, access to and documentation of care
- Adhere to all federal and state regulations related to the practice of dietetics and food service
- Interact with fundraising and sponsorship personnel to support nutrition initiatives
- Support a culture of supplement safety across the interdisciplinary departments and sports programs
- Assess product selection and use for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
- Evaluate meal and snack provision for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field required.
Other Required Qualifications
- RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential in the state of North Carolina or LDN eligible
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or CSSD eligible
- Expert practitioner of sports nutrition and dietetics
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise physiology or a related field (The entry-level RDN educational requirements will change from a baccalaureate degree to a minimum graduate degree in 2024
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential in the state of North Carolina or LDN eligible
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or CSSD eligible
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
09/24/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application please submit a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number
00107869Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
106001 - Athletics-Student Welfare & DevelopmentAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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