Nutritionist

Position Information

Classification Title Dietetic/Nutrition Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree. Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentials and be eligible for dietitian licensure in Georgia. Sports-specific nutrition knowledge and have experience working with high-level athletes in a collegiate setting. At least one to two years of related experience in a sports nutrition program.

Position Summary

The Performance Nutritionist will provide comprehensive nutritional services to the University of Georgia Athletic Association (UGAAA) men's and women's basketball programs. This employee will be responsible for performance nutrition education and counseling for individual basketball student-athletes. The employee is expected to collaborate with a range of UGAAA staff members (including but not limited to physicians, athletic training, athletic coaching, strength and conditioning, mental health, operations, academics, and administration) and a variety of outside foodservice vendors.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge of nutrition principles as they relate to health and human performance and have experience working with high level athletes, preferably in a collegiate setting. Experience with body composition analysis and medical nutrition therapy case management.

Physical Demands

Bending, stooping, seeing, lifting a minimum of 25 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Meals, Snacks, Permissible Food and Nutrition Supplement Support

1.Organize meals, snacks, and permissible foods for student-athletes in collaboration with the Director of Operations for each basketball program.

• Practice, competition, and travel

• MIP

• Centralized fueling stations

• Team fueling stations

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Education and Counseling

1.Serve as a performance dietitian

• Education - team talks, plate coaching, supplement safety

• Counseling - eating behaviors, illnesses, injuries, special dietary needs

• Performance - fueling and hydration plans, recovery nutrition, application of performance data

2.Manage and implement the UGA Performance Nutrition supplement policy

3.Interdisciplinary work

• Collaborate and communicate with Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, Mental Health and Performance, and other departments within the UGAAA

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Performance Testing

1.Organize and coordinate performance testing schedules

2.Operate the performance testing equipment

• DXA for body composition

• Refractometer for urine specific gravity

• Notemeal for dietary analysis

3.Analyze and interpret the body composition, hydration, and laboratory blood draw data

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Professional Services

1.Oversee the Performance Nutrition volunteers and student workers

2.Document performance testing data and individualized counseling sessions

3.Collect pertinent medical documents (e.g., lab reports, DXA scans)

4.Develop student-athlete nutrition education materials

5.Attend and participate in professional development opportunities

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties as Assigned by the Director of Performance Nutrition

1.Coordinate performance nutrition services for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs for the UGAAA, under the direction of the Director of Performance Nutrition

2.Special projects related to performance nutrition as directed by the Director of Performance Nutrition

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Sloan Vlahos Recruitment Contact Email sloanv@sports.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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