PG192002EP

No

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Commensurate with experience

M-F 8am-5pm with nights and weekends to be expected.

Raleigh, NC

Athletics

The mission of the NC State University Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University.

Serve as Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition with key responsibilities to include:

• Operate with a daily focus to provide a holistic student athlete experience toward lifelong development and growth
• Provide direct oversight and coordination of day-to-day Performance Nutrition operations and fueling station facility management
• Recruit, train, develop and retain a highly motivated, competent, and enthusiastic performance nutrition staff that prioritizes health, safety, and wellness of student-athletes
• Serve as an active and contributing member of the multi-disciplinary Pack Performance team in conjunction with the directors of other performance areas
• Review, develop and operationalize streamlined policies and procedures that are rooted in best practices
• Establish an organizational culture that emphasizes and reflects staff diversity, experience, continued education, and development
• Collaborate and communicate intentionally with athletics and campus constituents and stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive nutrition program designed to provide holistic care and optimal student athlete performance
• Work in collaboration with Campus Dining Services to ensure menu planning for Athletics Training Table
• Evaluate and oversee all budget operations, procurement of goods and services and managing vendor relationships
• Remain current and compliant with all state and national requirements for certification and licensure and requiring the same of all direct reports
• Prioritize team educational and nutrition counseling, including the implementation of continued educational presentations and materials for student athletes
• Oversee the testing and evaluation of student athlete body composition and lab work
• Work collaboratively with campus health, sports medicine and psychology services to address disordered eating and other medical issues
• Conduct nutritional assessments for student athletes with clinical needs and food allergies
• Research, evaluate, and monitor permissible and effective nutritional supplements with attention to NCAA rules, regulations and nutrition bylaws
• This position will report directly to the Senior Associate Athletics Director with clinical support from the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Athletics or Senior Associate Athletics Director
• Ability to work evenings and weekends with occasional travel

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, exercise physiology or related field and 6 years of relevant experience as nutritionist/dietitian or similarly related position.

• Eligible for licensure (RD/RDN) in state of North Carolina
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written is important along with excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills along with the ability to lead and work in a multi-disciplinary and diverse environment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated autonomous experience working in Division I Collegiate Athletics
• Computer competency and experience with documentation through use of electronic medical records

• Master’s degree in exercise physiology or related field, a minimum of 6 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian and 8-10 years of experience working as a dietitian with a college age population, specifically athletes
• Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
• Proven track record in maintaining the overall health and well-being of student-athletes
• Experience as supervisor of a collegiate sports medicine unit
• Proven experience with staff development and implementation of new processes
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstration of autonomous and compliant experience working with Division I collegiate athletics
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience understanding and prioritizing mental health
• Work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse campus community
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment; be solution-oriented, and perform in stressful circumstances while communicating effectively

• Must be eligible for licensure (RD/RDN) in state of North Carolina.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Yes

No

08/22/2022

Open until filled

Please be prepared to attach resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references.

00109548

EHRA Non-Faculty

1.0

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

No

106001 - Athletics-Student Welfare & Development

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