Football Performance Dietitian

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The performance dietitian provides nutrition expertise for Alabama Football. Assists in the management of student workers and nutrition operations. Travels with football team. Procures and manages nutrition essentials for home and away games. Manages hydration testing equipment for football athletes. Assists in management of nutrition allotments. Manages nutrition department-wide product orders and inventory and tracks weekly budget expenditure. Assists Director and Assistant Director with weight management and body composition testing and reporting. Upholds all aspects of campus health code and works with health inspectors to assure proper management of nutrition areas. Designs and executes daily recovery nutrition regimens. Monitors acceptance and revise for optimal recovery outcome. Develops competency with Notemeal and any additional technologies utilized by nutrition staff. Monitors and contributes to pre-competition meals, in-game fueling and hydration, and post-season duties as assigned. Researches nutrition products and dietary supplements to recommend products for integration into performance nutrition program. Assists with individualized supplement regimens and injury protocols.