Performance Nutritionist
Core
Provides evidence-based nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and operational support to NCAA Division 1 student-athletes to optimize health and performance.
Role type
Staff-level performance nutritionist (IC)
Builds
Individual and team nutrition plans, fueling stations, and performance assessment protocols
Domain
Higher education athletics + sports nutrition
Required skills
Medical nutrition therapy, body composition analysis (DXA), hydration testing, supplement management, NCAA/WADA regulations knowledge, eating disorder recognition
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Registered Dietitian certification, 1+ year sports nutrition experience
Technologies
DXA scanners, hydration testing equipment, inventory management systems
Responsibilities
Conduct one-on-one nutrition counseling and team talks; manage fueling stations and student worker scheduling; collaborate with sports medicine and coaching staff on performance plans; perform body composition and hydration assessments; oversee inventory and food service operations.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC