Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition - Football

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Title: Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition, Football

The Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition - Football will report directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition. The Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition, Football will assume a leadership role and responsibility in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and management of the sports nutrition services provided to all football student athletes.

Essential Functions:

· Team and Individual Nutritional Counseling and Education

o Evaluate and counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, travel, bone health, digestive health, and supplementation

o Identify and advise on medical related nutrition concerns including but not limited to iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell, diabetes, disordered eating, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal concerns, food allergies and intolerances, and other medical conditions

o Coordinate body composition assessments and counsel student-athletes on achieving and maintaining a level of body mass, body fat, and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and performance

o Provide team nutrition education in the form of educational presentations, handouts, grocery tours, dining hall tours, and other mediums

o Educate the team on the use of supplements, ergogenic aids, and banned substances

o Collaborate with Athletic Medicine Staff, Sports Performance Staff, Team Physicians, Academics Staff, and Mental Health and Performance as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

· Management

o Coordinate inventory, ordering, stocking, and management of the Football Student-Athlete Lounge and Gatorade Recovery Bar

o Collaborate with Training Table staff to develop and provide meal options which meet the training and performance needs of the team

o Manage menu planning and gametime fueling for home and travel competition

o Travels with team to away competition and coordinates nutrition related travel operations

o Supervise and train Sports Nutrition Assistant(s)

o Serve as a preceptor for dietetic interns

· Other Duties

o Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.

o Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy, monitor use of appropriate supplementation.

o Maintain expertise in the rules and regulations of the NCAA, ACC conference, and the University pertaining to student athletes and nutrition through active participation in organizations, workshops, seminars, and review of published literature

o Stay abreast of current food, nutrition, health trends and research related to sports nutrition.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

· Registered Dietitian credential required

· Minimum of two years’ experience working in a football collegiate nutrition program

· Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, time and priority management skills, and ability to work as a supportive team member toward the goals of the Duke Sports Nutrition Department.

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at https://hr.duke.edu/careers/apply

Minimum Qualifications

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that thrives when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. Every member of our community shares the responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this position is USD $48,000.00 to $76,400.00. Duke University considers a variety of factors when extending an offer, including (but not limited to):

• Scope and responsibilities of the position
• Candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills
• Internal peer equity
• Market and organizational considerations

Total Compensation:
Your compensation goes beyond your paycheck. Duke offers comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs for eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition required
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in a collegiate sports nutrition program

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.