Registered Dietitian (Athletics)

Job Duties

• Oversee assigned athletics teams to ensure suitable nutrition presence, provision, and growth. 

• Conduct team talks around general sports nutrition. 

• Order, stock, conduct inventory of team fueling station, game day fueling needs, nutritional supplements, RTDs 

• Work with local restaurant vendors regarding team meals as needed and works with hotels restaurants regarding meals during away trips. 

• Provide specific supplements/vitamins depending on blood work and diet analysis. Counsel and consult with student athletes on nutrition to support both health and performance. 

• Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and other support staff as a part of sport specific performance team to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to student athlete wellbeing. 

• Conduct grocery store tours, cooking classes, etc. 

• Establish and maintain knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, American Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position. 

• Serve as nutrition resource for students on meal plans to guide and assist with food allergy safe options in the dining halls. 

• Work towards establishing volunteer rotation hours with established nutrition departments in DFW. 

• Serve as a preceptor in teaching and developing dietetic interns. 

• Continue to expand upon sports nutrition knowledge, translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations for student athletes.