Assistant Director, Performance Nutrition - Football

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition, Football, will provide expertise in clinical sports nutrition, nutrition education, and food service management to the Football team at Boise State University. This individual’s expertise will support the student-athletes' overall health and well-being and maximize performance academically and athletically. The Assistant Director will directly report to the Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition. They will work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary Sports Performance, Health and Wellness team and collaborate with other members in the Athletic Department.

Department Overview:

We believe that Boise State Athletics connects our community, propels our university to greater heights, and changes the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world. We believe in BLUE.

Level Scope:

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and/or support employees.

Essential Functions:

● Provide medical nutrition therapy to manage or treat medical conditions, such as food allergies, nutrient deficiencies, bone mineral disturbances, RED-S, and gastrointestinal disturbances.
● Assess and analyze dietary needs, body composition, and energy balance in relation to overall health and athletic performance.
● Assess hydration needs and provide appropriate recommendations for performance and health.
● Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition for training, competition, recovery, injury, illness, weight management, travel, and overall health.
● Develop, monitor, and evaluate dietary care plans and goal setting with student-athletes.
● Coordinate and collaborate with members of the Sports Performance, Health and Wellness team, coaches, staff, and other appropriate individuals for a comprehensive approach to nutrition care.
● Assess and provide appropriate supplementation recommendations for performance and health with attention to NCAA rules and regulations.
● Educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on best practices in performance nutrition, such as, pre-, during, and post-exercise nutrition needs, travel nutrition, supplement safety, energy requirements, weight management, and body composition.
● Create and deliver nutrition education, such as team or group presentations, grocery store tours, cooking demonstrations, and passive education materials.
● Oversee organization and management of the Football fueling station to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
● Assist in coordinating menu ideas, training table, meal and snack plans, and travel nutrition for the football team.
● Maintain active dietetic credentials, licensing, and continuing education requirements.
● Assist in supervising and mentoring performance nutrition graduate assistants and interns.
● Assist in managing the performance nutrition budget.
● Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

● Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills in relation to athletic-based nutrition topics.
● Self-motivated and able to work independently.
● Excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
● Knowledge and ability to identify signs and symptoms of eating disorder/disordered eating, RED-S, and body image disturbances.
● Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including interviewing and education techniques.
● Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
● Knowledge of food service quality and safety procedures.
● Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Food Science, or related field.
● Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association OR currently RD eligible. Must obtain RD status within 3 months of hire.
● Must be eligible for, successfully apply for, and receive an Idaho state licensure as a Registered Dietitian within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Food Science, or related field.
● One (1) + years of experience working directly with elite athletes in the setting of colleg