The Sports Dietician position will oversee the nutritional needs of assigned teams by conducting individual and team nutrition education and counseling to ensure optimal wellness and sport performance. The Sports Dietician will collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches and other support staff as a part of sport specific performance team to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to student-athlete well-being.
Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area
Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and RD eligible in the state of Arkansas
Experience working within a collegiate setting including the knowledge of NCAA, SEC and institution rules as is relates to position
Experience working with weight restricted athletes such as gymnastics, swim and dive, cheer, etc., either at the collegiate or professional level
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years working in collegiate athletics
Graduate degree in nutrition, exercise science or other related field
Experience working with athletes with eating disorders/disordered eating habits
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent counseling skills
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to manage confidential information in professional manner
Ability to connect with student-athletes and coaches
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups