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Director, Football Nutrition Program

The University of Memphis

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Posting Information

Posting Number SAECC3721
Advertised Title Director, Football Nutrition Program
Campus Location Park Avenue Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number 022517
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Athletic Administration
Minimum Position Qualifications Masters degree in sports nutrition, clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, exercise physiology, or related area, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in nutrition counseling.
Must be a registered dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; Certification/Licensure as required by state of practice.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Special Conditions The department is especially interested in candidates who have experience in sports nutrition, as well as are Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and have previous experience working in a collegiate athletics environment.
Work Schedule Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Will require beyond normal schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays and travel.
Posting Date 02/08/2024
Closing Date 02/12/2024
Open Until Screening Begins No
Hiring Range $57,000 – $67,000 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised Graduate Assistants, students or temporary employees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to demonstrate leadership and, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Possess excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently.
Strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes and serving as a mentor to nutrition and dietetic students.
Possess a strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes and serving as a mentor to nutrition and dietetic students.
Additional Position Information Must be able to comply with all University, Department, Board of Trustees, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities Individual Nutrition Counseling:
Assesses and/or oversee assessment and analyze dietary practices, body composition,
and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of student-athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.
Counsels student-athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training (match nutrition to training phases and goals), competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation.
Advises student-athletes on achieving and maintaining a level of body mass, body fat, and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and good performance.
Provides personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short- and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.
Develops hydration protocols.
Conducts sweat testing and provide personalized hydration recommendations
Addresses nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and iron-deficiency anemia
Provides medical nutrition therapy, as needed, to help manage or treat medical conditions.
Advises student- athletes on optimal nutrition for recovery from illness or injury in collaboration with sports medicine staff
Coordinates nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine/sports science teams
Serves as liaison with in- and out-patient programs for conditions such as disordered eating
Evaluates nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy; monitors use of appropriate supplementation in accordance with NCAA guidelines
Collaborates with the individual’s family, physician, coach and other health professionals, as appropriate
Collaborates with other areas for resources to support educational efforts
Documents nutrition services provided and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes
Reviews and modify nutrition policies and procedures, as needed
Provides availability to other participating student-athletes outside of Football, as needed
Duties & Responsibilities Food Coordination and Menu Development:
Coordinates and manage quantity food production and distribution
Plans and directs menus for training table and team travel.
Directs implementation and/or development of food safety policies and procedures
Duties & Responsibilities Nutrition Education for Teams:
Develops and delivers nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on
various topics related to nutrition for performance
Recommends appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual training, team practice, and competition
Educates in food selection (grocery store tours, food storage) and food preparation (cooking classes)
Communicates and collaborates with strength coaches and athletic trainers in the implementation of nutrition support in line with NCAA guidelines
Utilizes social media outlets to share and educate student-athletes and support staff on nutritional standards and practices
Collaborates with College of Health Sciences faculty and other appropriate areas in the delivery of university level academic courses focused on student-athlete health and nutrition
Duties & Responsibilities Professional Development:
Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education requirements
Collaborates with academic staff of the College of Health Sciences to stay abreast of current food nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition
Representation at professional development events, as necessary
Maintains membership and active involvement in local, state, and national professional associations (e.g., Academy of Nutrition of Dietetics, CPSDA)
Participates in applied research through the completion and supervision of practical projects which address student-athlete needs
Duties & Responsibilities Supervision and Mentoring of Staff:
Mentors and oversees the Tiger Bites Graduate Assistant in their development as a sports
nutritionist
Develops rotations for Dietetic Interns in accordance with ACEND competencies for supervised practice experiences
Develops rotations for undergraduate dietetic students in accordance with ACEND student learning outcomes
Provides clear instructions and directions for undergraduate volunteers in the provision of food services.
Regularly attend athletic events as required to ensure proper processes and procedures are followed.
Duties & Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned.

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