ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE NUTRITION

Perform other related duties as required.

This position requires compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies: e.g., National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Pac-12 Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University.  The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.  As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics. A minimum of 3 years of experience working in nutritional counseling with an emphasis on sports nutrition. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Certification/Licensure as required by state of practice.

Knowledge of complementary medicine, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements with respect to NCAA and WADA guidelines. Demonstrated competence in nutrient analysis and meal planning. Maintain a Washington State Food Worker Card and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safe food service practices. Must possess knowledge of signs and symptoms of eating disorder/disordered eating and be able to make recommendations to the CARE team and the student athlete. Possess a comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diet planning and implementation.

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team. Self-motivated and the ability to work independently. Possess excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.

Desired Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Food Sciences or Nutrition or Exercise Physiology. Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred or encouraged within one year of hire. Specific work experience and knowledge as a Sports Dietitian with NCAA Division 1 athletics strongly preferred.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.