Performance Dietitian

What We Are Looking For

The Performance Dietitian will be responsible for assisting in providing support, education, and direction to student athletes with nutrition-based programs to improve athletic performance and foster lifelong healthy behaviors. This position will report to the Director of Football Performance Nutrition and assist with Baylor Football food service operations and competition nutrition needs, individual student-athlete nutrition interventions, and team education.

This role will include travel for away games for Baylor Football. The Performance Dietitian will also be responsible for oversight of Performance Nutrition needs for select Olympic teams.

You must be a self-starter who works efficiently, possess the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Preferred candidates will have experience working with elite athletes (particularly at the collegiate level), familiarity with meal planning platforms (i.e.

Teamworks Nutrition), and a strong performance nutrition knowledge base. Additionally, the person selected for the position must be a Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association and have the ability to obtain Texas licensure. A Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), or eligibility for certification, is preferred.

A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience are required. A Master's degree and two years of relevant experience are preferred.

• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Operations: For assigned teams, assist with nutrition counseling and education on topics including but not limited to nutrient timing, hydration, recovery, food allergies, eating disorders/disordered eating, nutrient deficiencies, dietary supplements, body composition, and healing from injury.
  
  Assist with food service management for student-athletes and maintain fueling resources in all assigned facilities. Assist with competition nutrition, both home and away. Conduct body composition and bone density testing utilizing DXA technology. Conduct hydration testing during preseason training periods.

• Communication: Assist in maintaining communication with coaching staff and care teams relative to student-athlete nutrition and performance issues.
  
  Maintain appropriate communications with Performance Nutrition staff and Health and Wellness staff. Participate in regular interdisciplinary care team meetings and maintain appropriate documentation through EMR platform.

• Recruiting: As assigned, aid in presentation of support to athletes and parents during on-campus recruiting visits for athletic programs.

• Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance staff.

• Other Duties: Other program duties as requested by the Director of Athletics or the area head.

• Ability to comply with University policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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