Sports Dietitian - Auburn Athletics

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4512P

Home Org Name

Athletic Sports Nutrition

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4512P

Home Org Name

Athletic Sports Nutrition

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Sports Dietitian - Auburn Athletics

Job Class Code

BB29A

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.

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.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

| Minimum Qualifications |
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field

Registered Dietitian license is required for all levels.  Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree must have a Registered Dietitian license prior to January 1, 2024. Candidates who obtained their Registered Dietician license after January 1, 2024 must have a Master’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 | $41,390 - $66,220 | | Job Category | Health/Science | | Working Hours if Non-Traditional | Varies (May include some nights and weekends) | | City position is located in: | Auburn | | State position is located: | Alabama | | List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | | | Posting Date | 06/11/2025 | | Closing Date | | | Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
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. 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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