TEAM SPORTS DIETITIAN
University of Illinois

Job Info

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TEAM SPORTS DIETITIAN

Division Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary
The Sports Dietitian reports directly to the Assistant AD for Sports Nutrition, and provides the clinical, food service and education/outreach services provided to optimize the health and performance of the student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include individual nutrition counseling; team education; menu development; serving as a food and nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, and sports performance staff; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Assist the Assistant AD for Sports Nutrition on managerial oversight of the Sports Nutrition program.

• Student-athlete nutrition counseling and education
  • Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of student-athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.
  • Assessment and counseling of student-athletes on optimal nutritional practices for exercise training, competition, recovery from practice, recovery from injury and illness, weight management, hydration and supplementation.
  • Identify and advise on medical-related nutrition concerns such as but not limited to anemia, disordered eating, diabetes, bone mineral disturbances, amenorrhea, dyslipidemia, hypertension, gastrointestinal concerns, food allergies and intolerances, and other medical conditions.
  • Provide personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short- and long-term goals for athletic performance and health
  • Document nutrition services provided and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes.
  • Provide assessment and counseling of student-athletes regarding appropriate and legal use of dietary supplements, regularly banned drugs and restricted substances in compliance with sport governing bodies; e.g. NCAA, U.S. Anti-doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) and the Department of Intercollegiate (DIA) policies
  • Meet with prospective student athletes as part of the recruiting process providing perspective student-athletes and family members wit comprehensive overview of performance nutrition services.
  • Coordination of the development and oversight of nutrition education material production, social media, and on-site athlete dining education.
  • Serve as a member of the menu management team within Varsity Room (Training Table), charged with enhancing the nutritional content of recipes and production techniques for nutritionally adequate meals for athletic performance and recovery
  • Oversight of all catering, pre-, intra-, post- practice and competition nutrition offerings for the Men's and Women's Basketball student-athletes.
  • Actively participate in meal monitoring and plate-side nutrition education for student athletes at Varsity Room (training table), events, and team-specific meals.
  • Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance
  • Attend team meals and actively coach student-athletes to educate and enhance student-athlete meal choices
  • Educate regarding food selection (grocery store tours, food storage, use of per diem, use of Red Card), and food preparation (cooking classes).
  • Serve as a nutrition resource for coaches, sports medical staff, academic services staff, and others within the department as appropriate.
  • Coordinate and communicate travel nutrition needs for assigned team(s).
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary, integrated performance team
  • Conduct and refer screening, treatment and prevention of disordered eating and eating disorders as necessary.
  • Provide consistent communication to coaching staff, strength & conditioning staff, athletic trainers, team physicians, mental health staffs, and administration regarding sports nutrition and sports performance related issues.
  • Collaborate with relevant allied health care providers within the Sports Medicine department's existing health care network by making referrals when appropriate.
  • Collaborate with sports medicine staff to monitor student-athlete hydration, determine sweat rates and cramping risk, and design individualized hydration plans.
  • Collaborate with the sports medicine and strength & conditioning staffs, to provide the care, education, and fuel necessary for peak performance at workouts, practices, and home and away games.
• Fuel station management
  • Responsible for ordering, inventory, and procurement of goods through necessary vendors for athletic fueling stations.
  • Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and scheduling undergraduate volunteers, paid students, and Sports Dietitian Interns for the Men's and Women's Basketball nutrition program.
  • Provide education and mentorship of sports nutrition undergraduate volunteers and dietitian fellows
• Championship Mindset
  • Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism that builds and maintains trust between clinician and student-athletes and fellow DIA staff.
  • Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations
  • Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission and values
  • Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays
  • Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice, including but not limited to current food, nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition
  • Maintain yearly continuing education in the field of sports dietetics

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and Master's degree in Nutrition or related field Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration) Licensed Dietitian (State of Illinois) required upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.
• Championship Mindset and Expectations Understands and displays professionalism and integrity that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff; Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience; Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations; Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission and values; Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays, team travel; and Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 9/30/2024. The budget salary range is $58,000-$63,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualification, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 19, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Krissy Doran at kdoran@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1026805
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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