Director of Sports Nutrition for Basketball

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Director of Sports Nutrition for Basketball, under the direction of the Associate AD / Sports Nutrition, will oversee all nutrition services provided to Virginia Tech's Men’s and Women’s Basketball student athletes. Primarily responsible for managing both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams’ game day operations for pre-competition meals, hydration, catering, recovery, and supplementation as well as managing team travel nutrition needs, and travel when necessary.

Also support the VT Olympic Sports nutrition department as needed that includes oversight of one or more additional teams and support overall departmental initiatives that includes performing any other duties deemed necessary by the Associate AD / Sports Nutrition for the operation of the VT Sports Nutrition Program.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree and/or bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field with related experience.
Significant experience as a Registered Dietitian.
Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Ability to work a nonstandard work week which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, intense work environment.
Sports nutrition experience.

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Director of Sports Nutrition for Basketball, under the direction of the Associate AD / Sports Nutrition, will oversee all nutrition services provided to Virginia Tech's Men’s and Women’s Basketball student athletes. Primarily responsible for managing both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams’ game day operations for pre-competition meals, hydration, catering, recovery, and supplementation as well as managing team travel nutrition needs, and travel when necessary.

Also support the VT Olympic Sports nutrition department as needed that includes oversight of one or more additional teams and support overall departmental initiatives that includes performing any other duties deemed necessary by the Associate AD / Sports Nutrition for the operation of the VT Sports Nutrition Program.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree and/or bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field with related experience.
Significant experience as a Registered Dietitian.
Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Ability to work a nonstandard work week which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, intense work environment.
Sports nutrition experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Board Certification for Specialist in Sports Dietetics.
Sports nutrition experience in an NCAA Division I Power 4 or professional basketball program.
Proficient knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, disordered eating, and motivational interviewing.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

2/6/2026

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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