Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What We Want

The Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition, under general direction, serves on the Performance and Wellness Leadership Team, and is responsible for leading the Performance Nutrition unit. Manages a team of full-time, developmental, and student staff. In addition to strong clinical/subject-matter expertise, this role is part of a multidisciplinary approach to student athlete support and care.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate based on hire's experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Position Details: Employee will supervise Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition, Football Sports Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, Sports Dietitian Fellow, and Administrative Coordinator. This position may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition related field

• 4 years of athletics administration experience, including four years in sports nutrition

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered & Licensed Dietitian

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of NCAA rules

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

• Oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in sports nutrition at the collegiate level

• Previous experience leading elements of a nutrition program and supervision of staff

• Previous experience leading a nutrition program at the NCAA level

• Documentable record of successful mentorship and development of staff

• Previous management of a training table budget

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Leadership and Administration - Develops and organizes a staffing and resource model that promotes sustained excellence for all varsity sports teams at Texas A&M with specific emphasis in oversight of Football. Collaborates with Performance and Wellness and sport staff to create an optimal fueling environment for student-athletes. Identifies and documents barriers to success and/or areas of opportunity for the Performance Nutrition unit and communicates appropriately to the Administration. Provides staff with appropriate guidelines and examples of best practices. Performs periodic evaluations and shares constructive feedback. Delegates responsibilities and projects to appropriate staff members to empower individuals and provide professional development opportunities. Works with the Performance Nutrition staff to develop and periodically update goals and the overarching vision of the unit. Organizes and directs staff meetings to ensure progress towards team goals and vision. Oversees the Performance Nutrition budget, including Gatorade and Muscle Milk contracted allotments. Ensures that expenditures are within approved parameters. Ensures that the University and Department policies are followed regarding receipt of revenue and purchases of goods and services.

• Nutrition Counseling & Education - Provides direct nutrition counseling and education for select number of sports teams with emphasis in oversight of Football. Delegates and provides oversight over staff leading services to other teams. Instructs proper fueling techniques to support the demands of student athletes’ training programs and practice schedules. Motivates student athletes to meet fueling, weight, and body composition goals through education and awareness. Designs meal plans to meet the needs of student athletes. Organizes and implements educational programs to ensure that all student athletes have foundational knowledge of performance nutrition and fueling techniques. Develops team education sessions, provides demonstration kitchen classes, and leads shopping tours for student athletes. Contributes educational content to new student orientation and/or Summer Bridge classes. Stays informed on current research and trends in all areas of Performance Nutrition and strives to continually evaluate and update Performance Nutrition Program.

• Slocum Nutrition Center/Fueling Stations - Works with the GM/Executive Chef and the rest of the Slocum staff, to develop menus, monitor food quality and quantity, collect guest feedback and share with Performance Nutrition and Slocum staff. Schedules and plans special events. Periodically assesses relationship/partnership with current campus dining partner and shares alternatives, if required, with the Administration. Establishes strong relationships with sport specific staff and develops clear expectations, roles and responsibilities, etc. for fueling stations at each facility.

• Testing and Evaluation - Leads or delegates body composition testing and other assessments to enhance the evaluation of student athletes and teams. This leads Performance Nutrition’s development of protocols and data practices that allows for accurate collection and interpretation of data in an efficient manner. Communicates results with Performance & Wellness staff and sport coaches (limited) in a way which will aid evaluations of student athlete performance. Researches and promotes discussion of optimal testing and evaluation principles.

• Performance and Wellness Leadership & Collaboration - Serves as a member of the Performance & Wellness Leadership Team, driving multidisciplinary projects forward. Collaborates with key on-campus partners, such as Kinesiology, Food Science, and A&M Health/School of Medicine. Serves on various Athletics Department committees, or delegates responsibility as appropriate. Maintains the Eating Disorder policy for the athletic department.

• Compliance - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Southeastern Conference and Texas A&M University rules and regulations. This position works to establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised. Compliance is a shared responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

For additional information on benefits Click here

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.