Sports Nutrition Fellow

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The VT Sports Nutrition Fellow will be a valuable part of a team of six dietitians and will have sport oversight of about four to five Olympic sport teams. This position is ideal for an RD looking to gain a 1-year experience leading the nutrition services of multiple assigned teams while gaining experience collaborating across the VT Athletic Department. RDs completing this fellowship will have a solid foundation in performance nutrition that will make them a strong candidate for any potential collegiate fulltime sports nutrition position. This position will focus on nutrition services for assigned teams, as well as have an emphasis on nutrition education initiatives for our sports nutrition department. This position reports directly to the Associate AD / Sports Nutrition.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or completion of DPD credits
Registered Dietitian or RD eligible
Sports Nutrition Experience
Ability to work a non-standard work week
Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree
Disordered Eating counseling interest/experience
Social media management interest/experience

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$21.25 per hour

Hours per week

29

Review Date

8/6/25

Additional Information

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THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.