Basketball Nutrition Graduate Assistant

This position reports to the Director of Basketball Performance Nutrition. Direct nutrition services as needed with both Men’s and Women’s Basketball, with an emphasis on Women’s Basketball.

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES   

*Execute team nutrition programming, plus managing a case load of student-athletes (SA) and their individual medical and performance nutrition care.

*Conduct SA nutrition screenings and manage follow-up, injury/surgery, and high-risk athlete nutrition plans under the supervision and direction of the Director of Basketball Performance Nutrition.

*Educate on and review the appropriateness of SA supplement plans, including vitamins, minerals, and ergogenic aids, while staying within NCAA Supplement, anti-doping, and University guidelines.

*Co-manage the fueling stations within Littlejohn Coliseum, learning how to recruit, train, manage, and schedule workers; conduct product inventory and ordering; and create menus. Develop nutrition materials, cooking classes, and cooking demos to provide SAs with strategies to optimize their fueling.

*Lead nutrition-focused sport science and data initiatives with assigned teams, including hydration, sweat rate, and body composition testing, while utilizing apps to help educate SAs and monitor their goals. Create reports to share data-led recommendations with the sport performance team.

*Work collaboratively with the team physicians and other allied health care professionals. Actively participate in medical and staffing meetings.

*Assist teams with travel and home competition menu review.

*Ensure accurate and thorough record keeping and documentation. Assist with other nutrition and administrative duties as assigned. Adhere to and carry out established policies and procedures.

*Potential for some road competition travel with teams as well as supervision of home competitions

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

*Assist in managing department’s social media accounts.

*Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products and services. 

*Maintain a working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, ACC, and institutional rules and regulations.

*Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with student-athletes, colleagues, professionals, and administrators.

*Strong organizational skills to manage shifting priorities and changing pace of workload.

*Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff.

*Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

*Ability to work a non-standard workweek including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

*Other duties: Perform other program duties as assigned by the Director of Basketball Performance Nutrition

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   

This position is responsible for assisting in the supervision of undergraduate interns in basketball nutrition related areas.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Atlantic Coast Conference, the State of South Carolina and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University.  The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. 

Minimum Requirements:

Must be accepted to a graduate program at Clemson University

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in both clinical and performance nutrition settings. Previous experience working with disordered eating and/or eating disorder clients. Interest in sports science.

To be considered for this position please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Michelle Sweeney at msween3@clemson.edu with the subject line "Basketball Nutrition Graduate Assistant." If you have any questions or need any further clarification on the position, please reach out to Michelle Sweeney at msween3@clemson.edu.