Football Sports Dietitian

U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO

The U.S. Air Force Academy is seeking a Football Sports Dietitian to manage, oversee and advise all aspects of sports nutrition within the football program.

Duties:

In conjunction with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition, the position is responsible for the management of the nutritional needs of the Football Program. Duties include, but are not limited to: provides nutrition counseling to football cadet-athletes on diet and performance nutrition principles for training, competition, exercise or injury recovery, weight management, hydration, and supplementation; assist in directing and managing the budgeting, purchasing, payment, invoicing, and distribution of performance meals for football cadet-athletes, to include game day and travel support, training table menus, catered meal support, fueling stations, and dietary/nutritional supplements in compliance with NCAA regulations and USAFA Department policies and procedures; attend all home and away football games, traveling in advance of the football team's arrival to manage and implement the sports nutrition program; work directly with the football Director of Operations on development of hotel menu guidelines & banquet event orders (BEOs), setup/flow of buffet line, and oversight of all food-related requirements for team at home and on the road; oversee the daily operations of the football fueling station by maintaining appropriate supply levels and placing orders through other AD food vendor contracts, stocking, and monitoring inventory/usage within football locker room, meeting rooms, weight room and practice field; oversee and ensure execution of optimal hydration practices for football team to include the purchasing and distribution of hydration products for daily football practices, hotel, and game day support; work with an interdisciplinary team to communicate and coordinate nutrition programming appropriate to the needs and health of football cadet-athletes; evaluate effectiveness of nutritional strategies toward meeting desired outcomes and maintain current and accurate documentation as it relates to patient care current with medical privacy standards (HIPAA); maintain open, on-going communication with Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition, football coaches, football sports administrator, football Director of Operations, football equipment staff, strength and conditioning coaches, sports medicine staff, and team physicians; attend meetings and projects associated with football operations and support.

Qualifying Experience:

  • A master's degree or higher from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited.
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is required.
  • Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org).
  • At least 2 years of experience in NCAA Division I athletics, including at least 1 year of experience working closely with a football program is highly desired.
  • Must be able to attain the Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) within 12 months of hire.
  • Have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Knowledge of food safety procedures and working with food service operations.
  • Skill in excellent communication, presentation, and counseling techniques.
  • Excellent organization skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of eating disorders/disordered eating signs and symptoms.
  • Must have knowledge of complementary medicine, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements.
  • Maintenance of yearly continuing education in the field of sports dietetics required.
  • Must have experience with demonstrated ability to problem solve, plan, and communicate (written and oral) program objectives.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Must have the endurance and physical ability to move throughout various athletic venues, such as multi-level stadiums, sports fields, and other athletic department facilities.
  • Must be able to stand, bend and stoop and lift to 20 pounds independently.

For complete details, see job posting on link below.

 

How to apply: Interested applicants may apply online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/786596800

Deadline to apply: Friday, April 26, 2024