Associate Performance Dietitian

The University of Houston Performance Nutrition Department is seeking to hire an Associate Performance Dietitian.  The position will be expected to start prior to/beginning of August 2025.   

 

Job Description

The Associate Performance Dietitian is responsible for:

·        - Programming as well as providing nutrition support for teams assigned.

·       - Providing education and resources to University of Houston student athletes, including team educations specific to each designated sport.

·        - Individual athlete counseling.

·        - Coordinating and developing nutrition education initiatives and materials using a variety of platforms.

·        - Conducting and assessing body composition analysis with DEXA and InBody technologies.

·        - Managing team pre-,mid-, and post-game fueling while home and away.

·        - Ability to manage purchasing and inventory for fueling stations.

·        - Work with on campus catering to provide team meals and snacks.

·        - Understanding of NCAA, Big 12, and State of Texas rules and regulations.

·        - Understanding of medical nutrition therapy, and ability to provide interventions appropriate to student athletes.

·        - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Performance Nutrition. 

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field, Master’s Degree preferred.

- Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian eligible, applicable for licensure in Texas.

- Experience in working with athlete ED/DE cases preferred.

- Member of ASPDA.

- 1-2 years of experience as an intern or full-time employment within sports nutrition.

- Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Excellent time and priority management skills; Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments; Ability to work as an integral part of the sports nutrition and interdisciplinary teams.

 

Estimated Salary Range:

$50,000 - $55,000 annual

 

To Apply:

All interested applicants please submit a resume and minimum 3 references to Emily England at ekjohnson2@uh.edu no later than Monday, June 9th for full consideration.