Job Description

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Regular

Job Req ID: R106691

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field and one (1) year of related experience. Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetics Registration and Licensed Dietitian in the State of Kentucky. Grade 5 (Salaried)

Position Description

The University of Louisville Athletic Department seeks candidates for a Sports Nutritionist I position to assist with providing nutritional support services to the University of Louisville Football student-athletes. This role will provide nutrition counseling and education to assist student-athletes in achieving optimal athletic performance and enhance recovery. The Primary responsibilities include team and individual nutrition oversight, providing clinical and/or medical nutrition therapy, assisting with food service and team meals, and managing databases and ordering systems.

The Sports Dietitian will be required to work a non-standard workweek, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel with the team as needed for away games.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Sports Nutrition Support

• Provide individual and team nutrition care for football student athletes, including pre- and post-exercise fueling, hydration strategies, and recovery nutrition.
• Assist in delivering nutrition education programs for student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Help coordinate team meals, travel nutrition, and catering services.
• Support fueling station operations by ensuring proper stocking, organization, and accessibility of performance snacks and hydration products.

Individual Nutrition Counseling

• Conduct one-on-one nutrition consultations to support athlete health and performance.
• Address nutrition topics such as weight management, body composition, hydration, meal planning, and dietary preferences/restrictions.
• Develop individualized meal and fueling strategies based on training and competition schedules.

Medical Nutrition Therapy & Clinical Support

• Collaborate with athletic trainers, strength coaches, and medical staff to provide nutrition interventions for injury recovery, illness, and dietary deficiencies.
• Assist with monitoring iron levels, vitamin deficiencies, food allergies, and GI issues affecting performance.
• Provide support for student-athletes with medical conditions requiring nutritional intervention.

Supplement & Vitamin Oversight

• Assist in researching, evaluating, recommending, and monitoring dietary supplements in compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Educate athletes on safe and effective supplement use.
• Help track and document supplement distribution and efficacy.

Education & Outreach

• Act as a nutrition resource for athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Conduct grocery store tours, cooking demonstrations, and hydration testing.
• Participate in recruiting visits and educate prospective student-athletes on the department's sports nutrition services.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of athlete nutrition plans, performance tracking, and meal logs.
• Assist with ordering and inventory management of nutrition-related supplies.
• Utilize Notemeal, Teamworks, and other systems for meal planning and monitoring.
• Support intern and student assistant supervision at fueling stations.

Other Duties

• Support the Director of Sports Nutrition with additional departmental needs.
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating projects that align with the vision of the Sports Nutrition Department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with an NCAA Division I program.
• Background and strong interest in sports nutrition.
• Knowledge of sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, eating disorders/disordered eating, and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

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