Sports Dietitian

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Sports Dietitian
Requisition Number RE45399
Working Title
Department Name 12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 45
Salary Range $46,806-77,226/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BS
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Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian, Food Manager Certification.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Shift
Must be able to work a non-standard work week – Monday – Sunday with some overtime and holiday work. Must be able to travel overnight.
Job Summary
Works with the performance team to educate football & Olympic sport student-athletes on nutrition for optimum performance. Provides nutrition education and outreach to student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Provides individual nutrition counseling & educational services to student-athletes. Develops menus, works closely with food service staff to provide nutritionally appropriate meals. Provides team talks; cooking classes; nutrition education & intervention at meal times. Supervises appropriate staff. Communicates with athletic trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, sport coaches, physicians, & student-athletes. Reviews and evaluates current dietetics literature regarding proper nutrition for student-athletes. Provides oversight of the Sports Nutrition budget relating to fuel zones and assigned teams. Oversees staff. Maintains food safety standards for Federal, State & Local Food Safety Regulations. Must be able to comply with all SEC, University and NCAA rules and regulations. Team Travel as requested.
There is currently more than one position open for the Sports Dietitian. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Dietitian, BS Dietetics, MS Preferred, CSSD Preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
BS Dietetics.
Deadline to Apply 05/28/2024
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