Nutrition Assistant

UNLV
Las Vegas, NV

UNLV – Nutrition Assistant

 

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Performance Nutrition Department is seeking applicants for a Nutrition Assistant position. The Nutrition Assistant  will provide support of nutrition services to UNLV Athletics with a primary focus on the Football student-athlete population.

 

Position Summary:

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Nutrition Assistant.  This Nutrition Assistant position is an entry level position aimed to further the development of aspiring or beginning Registered Dietitians into competent clinicians and future leaders in the field of sports nutrition through mentored sports performance education opportunities. 

This Nutrition Assistant position will contribute to optimizing student-athlete performance and improving student-athlete health, welfare, and lifetime wellness through a focus on nutrition operations and interdisciplinary collaboration. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a nutrition assistant for the UNLV Football program - including daily nutrition and food service operations and team travel in season

  • Manage team fueling stations – including intern staffing, ordering, inventory, distribution and education

  • Assist with team meals, working with culinary and food service staff to plan nutritionally complete menus

  • Coordinate pre- and post-game meals and snacks for home and away competitions

  • Educate, mentor, and supervise performance nutrition interns and student volunteers

  • Develop nutrition education materials and facilitate team education sessions

  • Conduct hydration and body composition assessments

  • Collaborate with other members of the Health and Performance team

  • Provide performance nutrition information via social media

  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Performance Nutrition

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in Nutrition or related field

  • Knowledge of food service quality and safety procedures

  • Strong and effective oral and written communication skills

  • Strong and effective organization and time management skills with accuracy and attention to detail

  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, diverse, and dynamic athletic working environment

  • Proven ability to work independently - able to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner

  • Sound computer and presentation skills and effective report preparation

  • Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, extended periods of time without days off, travel, and on-call availability

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

  • Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential (or RD-eligible) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

  • Previous experience in collegiate sports nutrition strongly desired

  • Experience training, supervising and delegating tasks/duties effectively to student interns and volunteers

 

Application Procedures:

  • Interested candidates should submit the following:

a) Cover Letter

b) Resume

c) Three professional references (include names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses)

 

Application Deadline

Please submit all applications by January 17th, 2025. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the application deadline.


The University of Las Vegas:

UNLV is located in Las Vegas, Nevada  and is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Mountain West Conference.

 

Contact:

Kennedy Springer, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

Assistant Athletic Director, Performance Nutrition 

Email: kennedy.springer@unlv.edu

Social: @unlvsportsnutrition