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DIRECTOR OF SPORTS NUTRITION

Company: NC State University
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job Posting: Director of Sports NutritionPosting Number: PG193690EP
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Internal 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: NC State UniversityDepartment: 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.Position Overview: 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. Responsibilities will include working with Men's Basketball and other fall and winter sports.Primary Responsibilities: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 pre-participation physical examinations and develop screening tools to identify student-athletes at risk for nutrition-related medical and mental health diagnoses.
  • Apply evidence-based sports nutrition guidelines and MNT protocols in collaboration with the athletic medicine team.Nutrition Education
    • Conduct sports nutrition educational sessions for teams, coaches, and the broader athletics/university community.
    • Instruct in the practical application of nutrition education via grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations.
    • Develop culturally appropriate nutrition education materials and programs.Food Service Management
      • Collaborate with dining services on meal planning and delivery.
      • Ensure that student-athletes with food allergies and other dietary needs have access to modified meals.Applied Performance Nutrition
        • Provide team and individual nutrition education and counseling to enhance performance.
        • Conduct sweat and hydration testing, monitoring, and education.Sports Nutrition Organization and Staffing
          • Participate in program-wide strategic planning and collaborate on initiatives.
          • Recruit, hire, and mentor RDNs.Other Responsibilities
            • Other duties as assigned.Qualifications: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 North Carolina or eligible.
                • Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or eligible.Preferred Qualifications
                  • Master's degree in nutrition, exercise physiology, or related field.Required License(s) or Certification(s):
                    • Valid NC Driver's License required.Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions:Job Open Date: 09/24/2024In addition to your application, please submit a resume and contact information for at least three professional references.Department ID: 106001 - Athletics-Student Welfare & DevelopmentNC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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