Team Sports Dietitian

Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition, the position of Team Sports Dietitian assists in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and management of the performance nutrition services provided to University of Minnesota intercollegiate student-athletes, specifically men's baseball, women’s hockey and men’s and women’s swimming and diving.  Providing individual medical nutrition therapy, team, and departmental educational presentations to enhance the performance of competitive collegiate student -athletes. Coordinate nutritional care as a member of a multidisciplinary health and performance team of Athletic Trainers, Physicians, Athletic Performance Coaches, Sports Psychologists, Coaches, and other Athletic Department personnel. Address nutrition-related logistical challenges to performance, such as training table  nutrition, hydration, grocery store shopping, as well as nutrition while traveling.

Incumbents in this position may have the authority to perform or to effectively recommend the following actions: hire, transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, assign work, reward, discipline, direct the work of other employees.
Incumbents who do not have supervisory authority may be assigned to mentor/coach or provide guidance, lead project teams, committees and/or other collaborative efforts, interview applicants, assign schedules, direct work, and/or evaluate the work of colleagues and/or co-workers.

• 45% - Conduct individual counseling sessions with a diverse group of collegiate student-athletes. Ascertain nutrition diagnosis and develop individualized patient protocols based upon unique needs of student-athletes. Interpret medical and performance data, make medical recommendations, and create workflows and patient protocols utilizing best practices, education, and evidence-based practice. Work collaboratively with athletic medicine, athletic performance, and sport psychology to determine individual outcomes for student-athletes. Assess, evaluate, and refine protocols based on critical review of measurable outcomes.

• 20% - Manage the day-to-day operations of the women’s hockey and swimming and diving fueling stations, including scheduling and oversight of interns and managers. Approve orders, manage inventory and make decisions regarding new products. Research, recommend, and approve any supplements available to the student-athletes to ensure compliance with NCAA Bylaw 10.2 regarding banned substances. 

• 15% - Forecast, develop, and track the team's nutrition budget ($11k). Oversee menu development and relationships with catering, 3rd party vendors, and hotel staff for home and away contests as needed. Manage Red Card program for student-athletes to ensure compliance with and understanding of how to utilize the program appropriately.

• 10% - Generate, develop, and deliver educational materials and presentations for a variety of audiences (student-athletes, support staff, coaches, etc.). Determine educational needs and learning objectives and assess outcomes. 

• 5% - Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition on the hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluation of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate interns and managers with varying backgrounds and educational levels to support the mission of serving our student-athletes.

• Other Duties as Assigned- 5%

  • Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition.

  • Know and understand NCAA rules related to student-athlete health and safety and commitment to follow those rules.

  • Assist in advancing the department’s mission, vision, and strategic plan including its commitment to equity and diversity.

  • Ability to offer direction, insight, and forward thinking as college athletics continues to evolve at a rapid pace, including in the culinary education space.