Sports Nutrition Fellow

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas

The Sports Nutrition Fellow will serve as the primary sports dietitian for 4-5 athletics teams. May be required to perform additional duties deemed necessary by the Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition. Candidates must be available to work 30 hours/week.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Oversees nutrition-related responsibilities associated with the Performance Athletics Dining (PAD) student athlete dining facility.
2. Provides nutritional counseling and educational services to student athletes.
3. Develops effective sport-specific nutrition educational presentations and handout materials for student athletes
4. Oversees TCU Sports Nutrition social media accounts.
5. Maintains ongoing communications with coaching staffs, strength & conditioning staff, athletic trainers, team physicians, mental health staff, and administration regarding nutritional issues affecting student athletes.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with active registration through the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND)
• Obtain certification/licensure as required by the state of Texas upon hire
• City of Fort Worth Food Handler’s Certification upon hire
• Valid driver’s license