UW/DAIRY FARMERS OF WASHINGTON PERFORMANCE DIETITIAN

 

UW/DAIRY FARMERS OF WASHINGTON PERFORMANCE DIETITIAN

Req #: 247411 Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 06/30/2025  Closing Info: Closes On   07/07/2025 Salary: $6,000 - $6,167 per month   Other Compensation: - Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. - Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.   Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply. Shift: First Shift  Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  

Req #:

Req #:

247411

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Job Location:

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UW/DAIRY FARMERS OF WASHINGTON PERFORMANCE DIETITIAN

Req #: 247411 Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 06/30/2025  Closing Info: Closes On   07/07/2025 Salary: $6,000 - $6,167 per month   Other Compensation: - Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. - Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.   Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply. Shift: First Shift  Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  

Req #:

Req #:

247411

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

06/30/2025 

Closing Info:

Closes On   07/07/2025

Salary:

$6,000 - $6,167 per month  

Other Compensation:

• Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions.

• Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.  

Limited Recruitment:

Open to Department employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.

Shift:

First Shift 

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  

Note: This posting is only open to current UW employees. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a UW/Dairy Farmers of Washington Performance Dietitian to join their team. Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all. With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities. For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard. In collaboration with athletic trainers, team physicians, sports psychologists, and strength and conditioning coaches, and in support of coaches, athletics administrators and department personnel, the UW/Dairy Farmers of Washington Performance Dietitian will work with the Director of Performance Nutrition to manage and deliver comprehensive nutritional services to approximately 650 student-athletes on 22 varsity athletic teams. The UW/Dairy Farmers of Washington Performance Dietitian will work directly with the Director of Performance Nutrition to perform the following: • Direct nutrition services for a variety of assigned Olympic sports. This includes executing team nutrition programming, plus managing a large case load of student-athletes (SA) and their individual medical and performance nutrition care. Conduct SA nutrition screenings and manage follow-up nutrition plans and planning. Conduct individual medical nutrition therapy for diagnoses such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, type 1 diabetes, stress fractures and bone health, celiac disease, severe food allergies, body composition management and interventions, pre- and post-surgical management, illness, eating disorders, REDs, disordered eating, and PCOS, among others. Educate on and review the appropriateness of SA supplement plans, including vitamins, minerals, and ergogenic aids, while staying within NCAA, anti-doping, and UW supplement guidelines. • Assist the Nutrition Operations Coordinator learning how to recruit, train, manage, and schedule workers; conduct product inventory and ordering; and create menus. Develop nutrition materials, cooking classes, and cooking demos to provide SAs with actionable and hands-on strategies to optimize their fueling. • Lead nutrition-focused sport science and data initiatives with assigned teams, including hydration, sweat rate, and body composition testing, while utilizing apps to help educate SAs and monitor their goals. Create reports to share data-led recommendations with the sport performance team. • Work collaboratively with the team physicians and other allied health care professionals. Actively participate in medical and staffing meetings. • Ensure accurate and thorough record keeping and documentation. Assist with other nutrition and administrative duties as assigned. Adhere to and carry out established policies and procedures. • Attend training table meals to provide nutrition coaching for student-athletes during meal service. • Serve as an expert resource for athletic teams for year-round menu planning, pre/post-game menu planning, and planning with hotel catering departments and restaurants for both home and away events. • Assist the Director of Performance Nutrition in mentoring and managing performance nutrition fellows and dietetic interns. This position requires compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies: e.g., National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regarding banned drugs and restricted substances. Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food sciences, nutrition, and/or exercise physiology. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration. Additional Requirements: • Registered Dietitian (RD) and registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). • Specific work experience and knowledge as a Sports Dietitian with NCAA Division 1 athletics and/or professional sports teams. DESIRED REQUIREMENTS • Master’s degree in dietetics, food sciences, nutrition, and/or exercise physiology. • Certification/Licensure as required by state of practice. • Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). • Experience with body composition (DXA) and hydration testing (USG and sweat rate). • Knowledge of complementary medicine, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements with respect to NCAA and WADA guidelines. • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team. • State Food Worker Card and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safe food service practices. • Demonstrated competence in nutrient analysis and meal planning. • Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diet planning and implementation. • Possess excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills. • Possess knowledge of signs and symptoms of eating disorder/disordered eating and be able to make recommendations to the medical team and the student-athlete. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. ______________________________________________________________

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Open to Department employees only If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.

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