Sports Dietitian Fellow (Football) at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Sports Dietitian Fellow (Football)

The Sports Dietitian Fellow will assist with the nutrition needs for the Men’s Football team and assist the Sports Dietitian in a variety of tasks to continue enhancing the sports nutrition program.
• Assist with nutrition needs for Men’s Football team
o Nutrition education and counseling, body composition assessment and interpretation, travel nutrition, pre-/post practice and game nutrition, fueling station operations, hydration and Gatorade sweat testing, nutrition inventory maintenance, cooking demos, grocery store tours, etc.
• Oversee the following nutrition needs for the Men’s Football team
? Development and execution of in-season nutrition education series for freshman
? Maintenance of hydration intervention table for high-risk athletes
? Nutrition inventory management
? Pre/during/post practice needs for one position group (to be determined) throughout season
• Communicate and work with Steelers Executive Chef and kitchen staff to coordinate training table menus and ordering nutrition product.
• Assist with management of all football fueling stations, including assisting with training undergraduate and graduate volunteers.
• Assist in development and continuous improvement of nutrition education materials and resources
• Perform various administrative duties
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the sports nutrition staff.

• Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian or RD eligible
• At least six months of experience in sports nutrition at the collegiate or professional level
• Ability to work non-standard work hours or work week, including early morning, nights or holidays
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Department: Athletics Administration

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 40 Hours Per Week

Work Schedule: Varies

Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: No

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Requested Pay Rate: 15.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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