Director Of Nutrition, Olympic Sports (HR Title: Sports Nutritionist Ii/Iii)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Director of Nutrition for Olympic Sports reports plays a vital role in developing the overall nutrition plan for SMU student-athletes for all sports except football. This role supports 300 student athletes in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball, cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track, men's golf, women's golf, men's soccer, women's soccer, equestrian, rowing, men's swimming and diving, women's swimming and diving, volleyball, men's tennis, women's tennis and volleyball.

The Director will work closely with the Sports Medicine Staff and Strength and Conditioning Staff in supporting the athletic and nutritional goals of coaches and student-athletes.

Within this collaborative health and wellness group, they will work to advance the overall objective of meeting the sports performance goals of all of the departments' intercollegiate athletic teams.

Essential Functions:

• Provide nutrition screening, intervention, and follow-up to student-athletes on an individual and team basis to provide comprehensive nutrition care. This includes, but isn't limited to individual nutrition counseling and team education on nutrient timing, hydration, food allergies, disordered eating, nutrient deficiencies, dietary supplements, body composition, and injury recovery.

• Provide oversight and support for the Flanagan Family Training Table opening Fall 2024 for all student-athletes and maintains fueling resources in all facilities and for sport program competitions. Oversee all aspects of nutritional supplies and training table budget.

• Communication: Maintains communication with coaching staff, administrative staff and groups (e.g., Sport Care Teams) relative to student-athlete nutrition and performance concerns. Maintains appropriate communication with Health and Wellness staff and team physicians using electronic medical records system and following documentation practices laid out by Academy of Nutrition Dietetics.

• Recruiting: Provides oversight and support for development of and presentation of educational information in support of student-athlete and parent(s) on-campus recruiting visits for sport programs.

• Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, ACC Conference and institutional rules and regulations. Expected immediate communication of any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance Staff. Maintain current credentials and license as directed by the State of Texas and National certifying organizations.

• Position requires regular evening or weekend work for practices and games. Position requires travel to away competitions as needed

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required. Masters preferred. Degree in Nutrition or related field desired.

A minimum of three years of experience working with athlete population (pros, collegiate, etc) is required. Experience providing nutrition counseling to individuals with but not limited to: disordered eating, eating disorders, food allergies, nutrient deficiencies, body composition, and nutrition for injury is also required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. A strong focus on attention to detail is also required.

Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and active licensure in State of Texas is required upon hire. Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or CSSD eligible to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

• Bend, squat, stand, push/pull

• Crawl, climb

• Reach above shoulders

• Handle objects (dexterity)

• Walk for long distances

• Carry lift 25-50 lbs

Deadline to Apply:

The position is open until filled.

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 18, 2024

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.