Director of Performance Nutrition

The Director of Performance Nutrition (Sports Nutrition & Performance Specialist) provides strategic leadership, program development, and hands-on performance nutrition services for student-athletes. This position oversees the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive sports nutrition system that enhances performance, recovery, health, and safety across all athletic programs. The Director collaborates with coaches, sports medicine, sport psychology and counseling, strength & conditioning, dining services, and external partners to ensure integrated, compliant, and evidence-based nutrition services.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Design - 20%

• Design, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive athletic nutrition system/program.

• Develop sport-specific nutrition strategies aligned with performance goals.

• Lead annual planning sessions with sport programs and performance staff.

• Establish measurable outcomes and key performance indicators for nutrition services.

Clinical & Performance Nutrition Services - 30%

• Provide ~20 individual nutrition consultations per week for student-athletes.

• Conduct clinical assessments as needed, including:

  • Body composition analysis

  • Hydration testing

• Develop individualized fueling, recovery, and supplementation plans.

• Monitor and document athlete progress in accordance with best practices and compliance standards.

Team Education & Outreach - 20%

• Deliver a minimum of 2–3 team education sessions per sport annually.

• Provide workshops for coaches, staff, and performance teams.

• Create educational resources, digital materials, and fueling guides.

Dining & Fueling Operations - 10%

• Facilitate and manage the athletics dining service agreement.

• Oversee and coordinate operations of the Aggie Fueling Station.

• Ensure proper food safety, compliance, inventory, and quality control standards.

• Collaborate with campus dining and vendors to align menus with performance needs.

Travel & Practice Integration - 5%

• Travel with teams as needed to support competition fueling strategies.

• Attend practices as needed to evaluate athlete needs and provide real-time support.

• Coordinate game-day nutrition protocols and hydration strategies.

Staff Leadership & Delegation - 10%

• Demonstrate strong delegation skills to ensure efficient program delivery.

• Elite communicator and collaborator with exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build trust, align multidisciplinary teams, and integrate nutrition strategies across performance staff and athletic programs.

Compliance & Safety - 5%

• Ensure all nutrition practices align with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.

• Oversee supplement safety, third-party testing, and education protocols.

• Maintain documentation standards and risk management procedures.

• Promote safe, evidence-based nutrition practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in sports nutrition, preferably within collegiate or professional athletics.

• Strong knowledge of performance nutrition, clinical assessment tools, and compliance standards.

Preferred Qualification:

• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

• Experience with a NCAA Division I Athletic program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpret and apply USU rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Establish programmatic goals, facilitate change, and implement innovative programs and services.

• Demonstrate knowledge and ability in the following:

  • Coordinate the timely completion of multiple tasks.

  • Work independently under general supervision.

  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • Generate and follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Provide excellent customer service.

  • Adaptable to changes in the work environment.

  • Work effectively in a multicultural environment.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

  • Work varying hours including early mornings, late evenings, or weekends