Program Coordinator-Sports Nutrition/Sports Nutriton Fellow

University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Job Title:

Program Coordinator-Sports Nutrition

Job Family:

Administrative Support

Type:

Classified – Exempt

Job Code:

18105

Department:

Position available in various departments/divisions

Salary Grade:

57

Reports to:

In accordance with specific departmental policies

Created/Revised:

03/2024

Work Modality:

On Campus

 

  
Job Summary

 

Coordinate the operation of programs or projects, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. This role will assist program development and support daily operations, including athlete counseling, team education, and fueling station management. Responsible for offering hands-on experience working with multiple sports in a dynamic collegiate environment.

  Core Responsibilities

 

  1. Provides individualized and team nutrition counseling addressing training, recovery, hydration, supplementation, injury, and illness.
  2. Manages fueling station operations including inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution of nutrition products.
  3. Develops educational materials using Adobe Express, PowerPoint, or similar tools.
  4. Assists with meal and snack planning for practices, games, and travel.
  5. Facilitates team nutrition education sessions.
  6. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings with sports medicine, psychology, and other support staff.
  7. Research and recommends permissible dietary supplements following NCAA and USADA guidelines.
  8. Supervises nutrition interns, dietetic interns, and student volunteers.
  9. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Nutrition.

  Minimum Requirements

 

Education/Certifications              

·         Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

·         Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited institution. (preferred).

·         Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian eligible (preferred).

 

Experience

·       Two (2) years of experience working with students and/or other groups to plan and coordinate activities and programs.

·       Working knowledge of NCAA and USADA rules and regulations. (preferred).

·       1 year experience in sport nutrition (preferred).


Knowledge Skills & Abilities

                                               

·       Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Core Competencies

 

Individual Contributor:

 

Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Functional and Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Self-Development.


Working Conditions

 

Working Environment:                 

·         Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.

·       Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

 

Physical Demands:                 

·       Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 

o   Medium: Up to 50lbs - Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.