Football Nutrition Fellow/Intern
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
- Dietary/nutrition consultations/assessments/screenings
- Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) on nutrition-related conditions such as nutrient deficiencies, food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances, GI complications, injury and/or surgical rehabilitation, etc.
- Perform and interpret results of MX3 hydration testing, determine needs and hydration builds based on results
- Research, evaluation, education, recommendation, and provision of permissible dietary supplements, as needed/appropriate
- Grocery store tours and cooking demos
- Oversight of inventory and ordering fuel station items, supplements and caterings
- Maintain a consistent presence at football events throughout the week by participating and/or attending team meals, conducting weigh-ins, any nutritional and hydration needs for practice (pre-fuel, refuel, personalized hydration plans, etc).
- Optimize all aspects of nutrition related to student-athlete team practices and strength and conditioning sessions (pre- and post-workout fueling and hydration)
- Develop and assist in facilitating team nutrition education sessions
- Document performance nutrition interventions and metrics, as appropriate
- Develop and design educational materials and manuals using Canva and power point.
- Aid with recruitment, training, education, mentorship, management, and scheduling of dietetic interns and student volunteers, as assigned
- Additional duties as assigned by Director of Football Nutrition and Associate Director
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in dietetics
- Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (preferred) or RD Eligible.
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of Tennessee within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in collegiate setting
- Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, non-traditional work hours, and overnight travel as needed.