Sports Nutrition Assistant
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Job no: 503101
Work type: Part-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success
Job Summary
This individual will serve as a nutrition resource for coaches, teachers, trainers, food service personnel, sports medical staff, academic services staff, and others within the department as appropriate. The individual will assist the Sports Dietician in all aspects of Nutrition for the department of Athletics.
Essential Functions
- Provide assessment and counseling for sport-specific and gender-specific recommendations regarding optimal body composition and weight for good health and optimal athletic performance.
- Recommend appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual training, team practice, and competition.
- Serve as a member of the menu management team for the fueling stations, charged with enhancing the nutritional content of recipes and production techniques for nutritionally adequate meals for athletic performance and recovery.
- Evaluate sports supplements, including research of herbal supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy, and continual research of the changing sports supplement industry.
- Responsible for assisting with ordering, inventory, and procurement of goods through necessary vendors for all athletic fueling stations.
- Manage student worker schedule and assist with day-to-day operations.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Completion of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) didactic education requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working towards CSSD certification, current licensure in PA or ability to become credentialed within 3 months of start date.
Physical Demands
- Ability to bend, crouch, stoop.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Location
University City, Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This is a Part-time Temporary position classified as Non-exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
For information on our benefits offerings please review the Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet .
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: May 3 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 8 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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