Assistant Director Of Football Performance Nutrition

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In collaboration with athletic trainers, team physicians, sports psychologists, and strength and conditioning coaches, and in support of coaches, athletics administrators and department personnel, the Assistant Director of Football Performance Nutrition will work with the Director of Football Performance Nutrition to manage and deliver comprehensive nutritional services to approximately 115 football student-athletes.
The Assistant Director of Football Performance Nutrition will work directly with the Director of Football Performance Nutrition to perform the following:
Educate student-athletes, coaches, and peers on how to optimize health and athletic performance through effective dietary habits.

Evaluate and assess the dietary practices of intercollegiate student-athletes. Provide individualized nutrition plans for student-athletes to promote the achievement of short-term and long-term goals for athletic performance and optimal health.

Educate student-athletes, coaches, and support staff in lifestyle nutrition skills, including but not limited to, proper food selection strategies in the grocery store, food storage, pre-game menu choices, during-game fuel choices, post-game/practice fuel choices, cooking classes, food demos, etc.

Evaluate and assess body composition and lead the education of student-athletes and coaches regarding body composition as it relates to optimizing health and athletic performance at various points throughout the year for student-athletes.

Conduct additional physiological testing as indicated/requested, including but not limited to hydration testing with urine specific gravity (USG) and sweat rate testing.

Conduct individual medical nutrition therapy for diagnosis such as ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, type 1 diabetes, stress fractures and bone health, celiac disease, severe food allergies, body composition management and interventions, pre- and post-surgical management, illness, eating disorders, REDS, and disordered eating.

Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary high-performance team and work closely with mental health professionals, team physicians, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches on issues specific to student-athletes with eating disorders, disordered eating habits, body dysmorphia, and other diet influenced medical conditions.

Manage the football fueling station, including managing a staff responsible for the ordering and inventory of selected food items; the recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and mentoring of hourly employees, student and dietetic interns, and volunteers; supervision of and the planning and delivery of customized snacks for specifically identified student-athletes.

Coordination with local vendors and hotel catering departments and for menu planning and meal execution.

Collaborate with Performance Nutrition team and University of Washington Housing and Food Services staff to develop performance-based menus for student-athletes at the student-athlete dining facility.

Work with student athletes, coaches, and support staff to provide education on dietary supplements, taking into consideration the many facets of nutrition supplements, including drug-nutrient interactions, NCAA guidelines, and the efficacy and safety of dietary supplements.

Assist team physicians in recommendations of vitamins, minerals, and supplements for student-athletes that have medical indications.

Attend training table meals to provide nutrition coaching for student-athletes during meal service.

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 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.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics. A minimum of 1 year of experience working in nutritional counseling with an emphasis on sports nutrition. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Certification as a dietitian by the Washington State Department of Health required upon hire.
Additionally:
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 high-performance 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. Experience with body composition (DXA, ISAK skinfolds) and hydration testing (USG and sweat rate).
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.