Director of Football Performance Nutrition

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Football Strength & Conditioning Coach, Executive Sr. Associate AD, NIL Operations & Sport Administration, and the Sr. Associate Athletic Director. Health, Performance, and Wellness, the Director of Football Performance Nutrition will assume leadership and responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the performance nutrition services provided to the football student-athletes. Provide individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include: counseling individuals on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; providing performance nutrition education for health/wellness programs, and maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Incumbent will work with the Football Strength & Conditioning Staff, and Football Athletic Training Staff to integrate their work into the UCLA Football program.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate setting (Required)
  • 3-5 years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate or professional football setting. (Preferred)
  • College or NFL experience is strongly desired (Preferred)
  • Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including Microsoft Office, Max OS, Keynote, Pages, VISIO, XOS Video System, and database entry. (Preferred)
  • Demonstrated word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy. (Preferred)
  • Must have the ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly. Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations. (Required)

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Football Strength & Conditioning Coach, Executive Sr. Associate AD, NIL Operations & Sport Administration, and the Sr. Associate Athletic Director. Health, Performance, and Wellness, the Director of Football Performance Nutrition will assume leadership and responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the performance nutrition services provided to the football student-athletes. Provide individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include: counseling individuals on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; providing performance nutrition education for health/wellness programs, and maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Incumbent will work with the Football Strength & Conditioning Staff, and Football Athletic Training Staff to integrate their work into the UCLA Football program.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate setting (Required)
  • 3-5 years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate or professional football setting. (Preferred)
  • College or NFL experience is strongly desired (Preferred)
  • Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including Microsoft Office, Max OS, Keynote, Pages, VISIO, XOS Video System, and database entry. (Preferred)
  • Demonstrated word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy. (Preferred)
  • Must have the ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly. Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations. (Required)
  • Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football and working knowledge of how nutrition integrates into the daily operations of the Football Performance Model. (Required)
  • Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload. Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort. (Required)
  • Skill in developing and planning nutrition care plans for athletes including goals, intervention and instruction. Skill in obtaining body composition measurements and interpretation of the measurement to athletes, athletic trainers and coaches. (Required)
  • Knowledge and ability to analyze dietary supplements marketed to athletes, coaches and staff. • Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, professionals, and administrators. Skill at working as part of a team. Skill at managing shifting priorities and changing pace of workload. (Required)
  • Proven skills in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions. (Preferred)
  • Incumbent must have excellent writing, oral communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels including officials of the NCAA and Conference, administrators, staff, & coaches. Demonstrated writing skills to complete concise, effective & grammatically correct reports & policy statements (Required)
  • Have a thorough knowledge of nutrition programming. Ability to create individualized macronutrient profiles based on bodyweight, body composition, and performance needs. Have a thorough knowledge of NCAA division 1 football recruiting and a demonstrated ability to assist both the coaching and re (Required)
  • Ability to critically review the professional literature on nutrition education, especially athletic health and sports nutrition. Ability to evaluate research proposals, to analyze and articulate suitability and feasibility for implementation. (Required)
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff. (Required)
  • Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor’s degree in health/nutrition related field. (Required)
  • Master's degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology or 3 year minimum collegiate or professional work experience (Required)
  • Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
  • 10% Travel for position duties and tasks as needed.

Schedule

Variable
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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