Sports Dietitian

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Position Information

Requisition Number

S3950P

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Requisition Number

S3950P

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Home Org Name

Athletic Sports Nutrition

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Sports Dietitian

Job Class Code

BB29 A-C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Join Auburn Athletics as a Sports Dietitian and Fuel Success on the Field!

Are you passionate about sports nutrition and ready to help student-athletes reach their peak performance? Auburn Athletics is seeking a dedicated Sports Dietitian to assist with providing individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance and well-being of Auburn student-athletes. 

Why Should

YOU

Choose Auburn University?

Top Employer:

Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by

Forbes

. Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of 10 years.

Competitive Benefits:

Enjoy state benefits including retirement plan vesting after 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunities.

Tuition Assistance:

Take advantage of Auburn’s educational benefits! Employees can take up to 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

It’s a Lifestyle:

The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

Join us in fueling the future of Auburn Athletics. Your expertise can make the difference in building champions both on and off the field!

Essential Functions

Assists with assessing dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of athletes in the context of athletic performance and well-being.

Assists with providing counsel to athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, travel, and supplementation.

Assists with performing and analyzing body composition assessments of student-athletes.

Assists with providing personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short- and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.

Assists with providing medical nutrition therapy, as needed, to help manage or treat medical conditions in collaboration with team physicians and medical personnel.

Coordinates nutritional care as a member the of the multidisciplinary sports medicine team.

Evaluates nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy, monitors the use of appropriate supplementation.

Assists in the development and adherence of nutrition policies and procedures.

Assists with developing and delivering nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance.

Recommends appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual training, team practice, and competition.

Serves as a nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, support staff, food service personnel and parents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

) and Southeastern Conference (

SEC

) regulations in the performance of job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

| Minimum Qualifications |
Sports Dietitian I

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field

Sports Dietitian II

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field plus 2 years of experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college sports nutrition program

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field plus 2 years of experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college sports nutrition program

Sports Dietitian III

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field plus 4 years of experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college sports nutrition program

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field plus 4 years of experience in assisting, advising, or administering a college sports nutrition program

Registered Dietitian license is required for all levels. Only those seeking to become eligible for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1,2024, are required to have completed the minimum of a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent. RDs who have passed the exam prior to the deadline will be eligible to practice with a Bachelor’s degree. |

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.

| | Minimum Technology Skills | | | Minimum License and Certifications |
- Registered Dietitian |

Desired Qualifications

| Desired Qualifications | |

Posting Detail Information

| Salary Range | $39,500-$85,500 | | Job Category | Academic Advising/Support | | Working Hours if Non-Traditional | Varies (May include some nights and weekends) | | City position is located in: | Auburn | | State position is located: | AL | | List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | | | Posting Date | 09/20/2024 | | Closing Date | | | EEO Statement |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their websiteto learn more. | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings... |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other

2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee

3. * Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you a Registered Dietitian?

   • Yes
   • No

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