Director of Performance Nutrition Education

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Director of Performance Nutrition Education

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

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Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Director of Performance Nutrition Education

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

No

Posting Number

202501655AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$60,000 -- $70,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

11/14/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of NCAA Division I (FBS). The University is a current member of the Mountain West Conference and future member of the Pac-12 Conference. The University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 65 miles north of Denver. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

Position Summary

The Director of Performance Nutrition Education is a 12-month position that includes an instructor role in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) in the area of sports nutrition. The position will also collaborate with the current Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition in the Department of Athletics for delivery of sports nutrition education to coaches and student-athletes and assist with clinical nutrition for Colorado State University’s intercollegiate athletics program.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health/exercise science or nutrition-related field
• Minimum of two years experience working with a sports nutrition program
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, Health and Performance staff, coaches, and academic staff regarding nutrition, research, and on-going situations or scenarios
• Expertise in current literature relating to sports nutrition for high-level or elite athletes
• Understanding and knowledge of nutritional and herbal supplements to determine if permissible under NCAA regulations
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community of student-athletes and coaches
• Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Sports nutrition program experience in intercollegiate/professional athletics or sports-related field
• Graduate degree in Nutrition or Nutrition-related field or related work experience
• Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
• Current CPR, AED and first aid certifications
• Experience working with individuals with eating disorders
• Demonstrated experience with various nutritional education programs and initiatives
• Experience with teaching or providing educational workshops with students and coaches

Essential Duties

| Job Duty Category | Nutritional Education (FSHN teaching responsibilities) | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Teach approximately 15 credits/year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in the FSHN Department - Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition in Athletics with an existing undergraduate practicum in sports nutrition - Provide nutritional education and outreach to CSU student-athletes including coordination of cooking classes, grocery store tours, social media and nutritional intervention - Monitor and determine effectiveness of existing programs and implementation of new programs - Demonstrate an ability to positively influence and motivate student-athletes - Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition practices for training, competition, exercise recovery, injury and illness prevention and recovery, hydration, and supplementation - Assist Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition in development of policy and procedures relative to nutritional education, weight and body composition management, use of dietary supplements, fueling for performance, injury and illness prevention and hydration

| | Percentage Of Time | 45 |

| Job Duty Category | Department of Athletics Nutritional Counseling/Education/Outreach | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Design individualized nutrition plans based on individual needs/circumstances as directed by the Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition - Monitor and determine effectiveness of programs - Address nutritional challenges to performance with special attention to food allergies, bone mineral density concerns, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion or deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, and diabetes - Utilize body composition and nutritional measurements to educate and evaluate student-athletes on maintaining proper body composition consistent with good health and peak performance - Evaluate effectiveness of nutritional strategies toward meeting desired outcomes and maintains current and accurate documentation as it relates to student’s care current with medical privacy standards - Demonstrate an ability to positively influence and motivate student-athletes - Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition practices for training, competition, exercise recovery, injury and illness prevention and recovery, hydration, and supplementation - Serve as a member of performance nutrition team and work with coaches and the sports performance team to develop proper pre- and post-game meals, meals while traveling, training table meals and snacks - Collaborate with nutrition and dietetics personnel on campus and in the community - Collaborate with University dining hall staff to coordinate training table schedules and menu selections

| | Percentage Of Time | 15 |

| Job Duty Category | Coordination with Health and Performance Team | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Collaborate proactively with other members of the Health and Performance staff in the overall development and well-being of student-athletes including collaborating on wellbeing issues such as physical and mental health, nutrition, post-injury nutritional concerns, athletic performance, academic performance, etc. - Coordinate with team physicians and athletics department’s disordered eating task force to recognize, evaluate and provide early intervention of disordered eating - Coordinate nutritional care and maintain open, on-going communication with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, sports medicine staff and team physicians

| | Percentage Of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty Category | Sports Nutrition Program Operations | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Assist Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition with Department’s fueling station, supplementation and hydration programs including evaluation, recommendation, purchasing, receiving and distribution of dietary/nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy consistent with NCAA regulations and athletic department policies and procedures - Assist with the development of programs for interns, volunteers and practicum students as funding permits - Establish and maintain productive channels of communication with head and assistant coaches

| | Percentage Of Time | 20 |

| Job Duty Category | Operational Responsibilities | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Assist Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition with maintaining fueling station, offices and equipment to include proper cleaning in conformity with health and safety expectations - Ensure professional appearance of facility for recruiting purposes - Assist with recruiting visits of prospective student-athletes when applicable - Oversee, students, interns and/or graduate assistants - Adhere to medical directives of the team physicians - Maintain an environment of mutual respect and civility in the fueling station that is conductive to a supportive, productive and healthy atmosphere for both male and female student-athletes - Ensure compliance with department, University, MW conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

| | Percentage Of Time | 10 |

Application Details

| Special Instructions to Applicants |
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. | | Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) | | Search Contact | ath_athleticjobs@mail.colostate.edu | | EEO |
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. | | Background Check Policy Statement |
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |

References Requested

References Requested

| Minimum Requested | 3 | | Maximum Requested | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in nutrition, health/exercise science, or a nutrition-related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience working with a sports nutrition program?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents

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