Sports Nutrition Graduate Assistant
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Anticipated Start Date: June 2025
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary nutrition liaison/dietitian for 2-3 OU Athletics teams
- Perform nutrition education in the form of: team educational talks, grocery store tours, cooking demos, fueling station education handouts, team manuals, nutrition competitions
- Create and develop nutrition education posts for social media for OU Sports Nutrition
- Conduct body composition testing – via Bodpod and/or DEXA machines
- Assist with development of performance menus for home and away competition
- Assist with the team and performance nutrition needs of specified teams included but not limited to: pre, during, and post nutrition planning, snack bags, menus, post-game meals
- Develop and carry out nutrition plans for individual athletes
- Counsel athletes on proper nutrition, supplements, weight goals, performance, and more
- Ability to oversee inventory, manage ordering, receiving, distribution, and procurement of goods of specified sports utilizing current system in place
- Forecast weekly needs for sport-specific fueling stations
- Coordinate with sport coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, sport psychology, and team physicians on the nutritional care of student-athletes
- Management oversight of student interns
- Successfully engage in academic coursework culminating in a graduate degree
- Other duties as assigned by the Director/Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition related field from an accredited college/university required
- At least (1) year of sports nutrition-related experience in the collegiate setting is desirable
- Must be eligible for acceptance into specified graduate programs (options are limited are limited due to the time demands of the position)
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
- Registered Dietitian or RD eligible (Pass exam within 6 months of hire)
- Obtain license as required by the state of Oklahoma if RD (required upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work a non-standard workweek which may include nights, weekends, holidays
- Time and priority management skills
- Effective communication, presentation, & counseling skills
- Must be able to work independently & effectively in a fast-paced, intense environment
- Contribute to a positive team environment
Send a resume and 3 professional references to b.helms@ou.edu to apply.