Assistant Olympic Dietitian

Responsibilities

Assess nutritional status and dietary habits of student athletes. Provide meal plans or other nutritional guidance for student athletes based on nutritional deficits or specific performance goals. Purchase, store, and distribute nutrition products to student athletes.

Provide individual and team education. Measure, interpret, and effectively communicate body composition results to athletes, support staff, and coaches while adhering to the confidentiality policies set forth by the department. Create and deliver nutrition education materials through various mediums.

Plan and execute special events such as grocery shopping trips and cooking classes. Assist in the training and mentoring of nutrition student volunteers and interns. Other duties as assigned.

Sport team assignments will depend on experience and interest. Football and baseball are not available. Basketballs (M/W) will not be available until next season (2026-2027). This position will also be expected to work with eating disorders/disordered eating cases. 

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, or another related field and one year of sports nutrition experience; or a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or another related field and three years of relevant experience. (Note: higher education may substitute at an equivalent rate.)
• Valid Licensed/Registered Dietitian by the state of Florida.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with performance nutrition, specifically with Olympic athletes. 

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu (job code 60548). 

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a background check.