Director of Sports Nutrition

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Director of Sports Nutrition

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 Sports Nutrition

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

No

Posting Number

202500526AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Prof/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$65,000 -- $80,000

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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

05/13/2025

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 theNCAADivision 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

Position oversees the development, implementation and administration of all aspects of a sports nutrition program for the institution’s

NCAA

Division I (

FBS

) intercollegiate athletics program which sponsors 16 men’s and women’s sports.

Required Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, health/exercise science or nutrition-related field

Minimum of three years of experience administering a sports nutrition program preferably in intercollegiate/professional athletics or sports-related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (

RDN

) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, athletic trainers, coaches and academic staff regarding on-going issues

Expertise and certification in current literature relating to sport nutrition for high-level athletes

Understanding and knowledge of nutritional and herbal supplements to determine if permissible under

NCAA

regulations

Knowledge of

NCAA

rules/regulations and a commitment to the Department’s culture of compliance

Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date

Preferred Job Qualifications

Sports nutrition program experience in intercollegiate/professional athletics or sports-related field

Master’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition-related field

Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (

CSSD

)

Current

CPR

,

AED

and first aid certifications

Essential Duties

| Job Duty Category | Nutritional Counseling/Education/Outreach | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Design individualized nutrition plans based on individual needs/circumstances  - 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  - Provide nutritional education and outreach to student-athletes including coordination of cooking classes, grocery store tours, social media and nutritional intervention  - Oversee all aspects of performance nutrition 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  - Work with nutrition and dietetics personnel on campus and in the community  - Work with University dining hall staff to coordinate training table schedules and menu selections

| | Percentage Of Time | 35 |

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

| | Percentage Of Time | 20 |

| Job Duty Category | Program Management | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Lead, coordinate and oversee the 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  - Develop programs for interns, volunteers and practicum students  - Establish and maintain productive channels of communication with head and assistant coaches  - Oversee 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 | 35 |

| Job Duty Category | Operational responsibilities | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Maintain 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  - Oversee Sports Dietician, 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 |
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.

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. 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 |
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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 or master's degree in clinical nutrition, health/exercise science or nutrition-related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of three years of experience administering a sports nutrition program?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org)?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents

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