Temporary Sports Nutrition Fellow - Football

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R107339

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited institution and completion of Dietetic Internship and eligible to take the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam and must pass within 3 months of employment.

Position Description:

The University of Louisville Athletic Department seeks candidates for a Sports Nutrition Fellow position to assist with providing nutritional support services to the University of Louisville Football student-athletes for the 2025 Season.

The Sports Nutrition Fellow will collaborate with the Sports Dietitian for Football to assist student-athletes in achieving optimal athletic performance. Primary responsibilities include performance nutrition education, one-on-one counseling for individual goals and return to play, and food service operations. The Sports Nutrition Fellow will be required to work a non-standard workweek, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel with the team as needed for away games.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in nutrition education for athletes and contribute to a culture of accountability.

• Assist in monitoring body weights and body composition analysis.

• Act as a nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and other staff, as needed.

• Provide medical nutrition therapy, as needed, to help manage and treat medical conditions, including but not limited to: type 1 diabetes, food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, GI complaints, iron depletion, iron-deficiencies, amenorrhea, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, etc.

• Assist in fueling and hydration strategies for lifts, practices, and games (at home and on the road)

• Manage inventory and day-to-day food operations of weight room fueling station, snack room, dining area, catering kitchen, and travel trunks.

• Order supplies for the fueling station and snack room.

• Support student workforce with daily assigned tasks.

• Assist with catering vendors for team meals/snacks.

• Assist with Thornton’s Dining Center when football is present.

• Check travel meals at hotel when necessary and monitor fueling for performance.

• Coordinate cleaning tasks and food safety management.

• Qualified Candidates Must: Have a background and strong interest in sports nutrition, and be Registered Dietitian (RD) Credentialing Examination Eligible, and Pass the Exam within 3 months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetics Registration and licensed Dietitian in the State of Kentucky.

• Strong communication (oral and written), organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.

• Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications (especially Microsoft Office).

• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, eating disorders/disordered eating, and motivational interviewing.

• Ability to work in a group and/or collaborate with other departments within the Athletic Department.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate follow-through with work tasks.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, intense, and dynamic environment (demonstrate flexibility and adaptability).

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected vete