Olympic Sports Nutrition Fellow

The Mizzou Olympic Sports Nutrition department is excited to offer a Sports Nutrition Fellowship designed to strengthen the nutrition services available to the Mizzou student-athletes. This 11-month paid position offers hands-on experience and mentorship in collegiate sports nutrition. There will be team-specific oversight responsibilities that will be discussed and finalized upon hiring.

Preferred Start Date: July 1, 2025

Length of Fellowship: July 1, 2025 - May 29, 2026

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and running different department-wide nutrition education initiatives.
• Oversee the daily operations of the primary fueling station while supervising undergraduate student workers.
• Serve as the primary nutrition resource for assigned teams and their student athletes, coaches and support staff.
• Conduct in-person intake assessments and post-season evaluations to better individualize athlete nutrition plans.
• Collaborate with and assist the full-time sports nutrition staff members to support comprehensive athlete care.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition
• RD or RD eligible
• If RD eligible, must pass the RD exam within 1 month of hire
• Missouri state licensure upon hire
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition or something similar
• Experience in a collegiate or high-performance athletic setting
• Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations

To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references to Holly McKee, Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Nutrition - hmckee@missouri.edu