Sports Nutrition Fellow

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Sports Nutrition Fellow

James Madison University

James Madison University, a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference is seeking a Sports Nutrition Fellow for basketball. Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition, this functional leader will assist in executing the sports nutrition program's mission to provide JMU student-athletes with cutting-edge nutrition knowledge to optimize fueling for performance and recovery, decrease risk of illness and injury, and promote overall health and wellness. The anticipated start date is July 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provision of nutrition services to other assigned teams including individual and team education, supplement management, hydration testing, plate coaching at team meals, and advising coaching staff on meal planning for team travel and competition
• Assist in management and oversight of fuel station operations, including product inventory, ordering, receiving
• Collaborate with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic training staff to optimize student-athlete care
• Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition with implementation of all-team education utilizing a variety of platforms, including social media initiatives, cooking classes/food demonstrations, grocery store tours, and development of print materials
• Be a team player in all your communication and interactions with the Strength & Conditioning staff, Integrated Health and Sports Performance Staff, and Athletics Department
• Assist in the supervision and oversight of student volunteers, paid student workers, and dietetic interns
• Other duties as assigned by the Sports Nutrition Staff
• Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, Sunbelt Conference and institutional rules and regulations

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetics Registration or RD Eligible
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage shifting priorities and changing pace of workload
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete work tasks with minimal direction
• Ability to be punctual, enthusiastic, and self-motivated

Additional Considerations
• Experience in a collegiate sports nutrition setting
• Management/supervisory experience

To learn more and to apply, go to http://jobs.jmu.edu/home and reference posting number 20000360. Review of applications begins 5/1/2024. Pay is an hourly rate of $16.00.
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