Football Performance Nutrition Fellowship

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Performance Nutrition department is currently seeking applicants for a Football Performance Nutrition Fellowship. This 11-month fellowship will be an immersive experience providing the Fellow with hands on learning. Under the supervision of the Football Performance Dietitian, this individual will provide nutrition services to collegiate football student athletes during the 2024 summer/season and 2025 off season. Hours will vary and will include a nonstandard workweek.
Typical responsibilities include the following:
- Provide nutrition education to football student-athletes through educational materials, cooking classes, and various other activities
- Assist in the planning and execution of daily practice fueling, as well as game day/travel nutrition fueling strategies
- Assist in menu development for Football Training Table meals and catering
- Assist in the management of the Football Nutrition Center including keeping inventory, managing, and stocking
- Serve as primary manager of student workers and assist in scheduling and training staff
- Assist in the development and improvement of nutrition education/offerings including; building supplementation protocols, trialing new products, etc.
- Work closely with the coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength staff, and other individuals
from the athletic department on any nutrition-related matter
- Perform any other additional duties as assigned by the Football Performance Dietitian
Benefits of this paid fellowship include the following:
- Mentorship from an experienced football performance dietitian, as well as relationship building with 3 other sports dieticians
- Meals
- Athletics apparel
- Hands-on experience
- Travel to all away games

Responsibilities:
Assists registered dieticians/nutritionists in treatment design, menu development, food preparation, and case management to improve health and wellness.

• 20% Logs and monitors daily food diaries for individuals according to established policies and procedures
• 20% Orders food, forecasts food inventory, and prepares and packages meals according to established procedures
• 20% Identifies and recommends improvements to quality control and performance to ensure safe food preparation and adherence to established quality standards
• 20% Assists with the development and review of menus and recipes under direct supervision and in accordance with established rules and regulations
• 20% Plans and directs food safety operations, maintains records, and monitors compliance to ensure the safe preparation of food

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Nutrition / Dietetics or related field

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:
- Background and strong interest in Sports Nutrition
- Ability to work a non-standard workweek, including weekends and holidays
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift/carry objects up to 30lbs
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in collegiate athletics
- Registered Dietician or Registered Dietician eligible

Work Schedule:

Non standard work week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 11 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $17.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

Conditions of Appointment: This is a fixed term University Staff appointment, with an anticipated job end date in May 2025. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s).

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 p.m. CST, on the assured consideration date. Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position, a comprehensive resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. The hiring unit will notify finalists prior to any communication with these references.
Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.

Contact:

Kayla Weisensel
[email protected]
608-262-6340
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Dietetic Technician(HS017)

Department(s):

A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/SPRTSNUTR

Employment Class:

University Staff-Fixed Term

Job Number:

294861-CJ

 
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