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Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
The Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition will provide expertise in clinical sports nutrition, nutrition education, and food service management to all 18 Division 1 Sports teams at Boise State University. This individual’s expertise will support the student-athletes overall health and well-being and maximize performance academically and athletically. The Assistant Director will directly report to the Director of Performance Nutrition and primarily work with all Olympic Sports teams.
Essential Functions:
Clinical Sports Nutrition and Education
Provide medical nutrition therapy to manage or treat medical conditions, such as food allergies, nutrient deficiencies, bone mineral disturbances, RED-S, and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Assess and analyze dietary needs, body composition, and energy balance in relation to overall health and athletic performance.
Assess hydration needs and provide appropriate recommendations for performance and health.
Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition for training, competition, recovery, injury, illness, weight management, travel, and overall health.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate dietary care plans and goal setting with student-athletes.
Coordinate and collaborate with members of the Sports Performance, Health and Wellness team, coaches, staff, and other appropriate individuals for a comprehensive approach to nutrition care.
Assess and provide appropriate supplementation recommendations for performance and health with attention to NCAA rules and regulations.
Provide individual nutrition counseling as needed.
Educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on best practices in performance nutrition, such as, pre-, during, and post-exercise nutrition needs, travel nutrition, supplement safety, energy requirements, weight management, and body composition.
Create and deliver nutrition education, such as team or group presentations, grocery store tours, cooking demonstrations, and passive education materials.
Food Service Management
Oversee management and operations of the Olympic fueling station to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
Assist in coordinating menu ideas, training table, meal and snack plans, and travel nutrition for teams and student-athletes.
Administrative and Other:
Maintain active dietetic credentials, licensing, and continuing education requirements.
Assist in supervising and mentoring performance nutrition graduate assistants and interns.
Assist in managing performance nutrition budget.
Must be eligible for, successfully apply and receive an Idaho state licensure as a Registered Dietitian within 6 months of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 2 years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience working directly with elite athletes in the setting of collegiate, professional, tactical, or related field.
Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Food Science, or related field.
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
Excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
Knowledge and ability to identify signs and symptoms of eating disorder/disordered eating, RED-S, and body image disturbances.
Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including interviewing and education techniques.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of food service quality and safety procedures.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Required Materials
Resume
In 200 words or less per question, please answer the questions below:
What does a collaborative environment between sports medicine, sports performance, mental health, and performance nutrition look like to you?
Why is performance nutrition a vital part to the student-athlete experience?
How do you aim to build relationships with the people you work with?
How do you navigate difficult conversations with student-athletes, coaches, and staff?
