Olympic Sports Dietitian Fellow

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

General Overview

The University of North Carolina is currently seeking applicants for a temporary Olympic Sports Dietitian Fellow. This position will operate under the supervision of the Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition. This individual will provide nutrition education and counseling to student-athletes, program development for assigned teams and student athletes, hydration testing, body composition testing, fueling station management, and other duties as assigned.

 

Job Summary

The Olympic Sports Dietitian Fellow will work within the Sports Nutrition Department while collaborating with staff dietitians, administration, performance team members, coaches, and other staff to serve the needs of the athletics department.

 

Job Responsibilities - include but not limited to:

  • Lead nutrition education, support menu development, and provide meal coverage at the Training Table
  • Assist the Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition with daily tasks and comprehensive program development for assigned teams
  • Assist in management and operations of Fueling Stations including product inventory, ordering, receiving, unloading, and distribution
  • Assist with management of work study students, volunteers, and interns
  • Provide team coverage including individual counseling, team education, travel meal guidance, supplement education, and body composition analysis for assigned teams; may include team travel
  • Maintain effective communication with coaching staffs, athletic trainers, strength staffs and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter.
  • Create educational handouts  and assist with social media content related to nutrition education
  • Additional tasks as assigned by the Sports Nutrition Staff
  • Strictly adheres to University of North Carolina policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
  • Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering UNC’s mission

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting in the supervision of work study students, volunteers, and interns in nutrition related areas.

Required Professional Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or a related area
  • Registered Dietitian or RD Eligible within 3 months
  • Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Time and priority management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, eating disorders/disordered eating
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete work tasks with minimal direction

Preferred Qualifications

·       Master’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field

·       Experience in a collegiate sports nutrition setting

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum:

  • Registered Dietitian or RD eligible within 3 months


This posting can be accessed directly by applicants at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/306466