Assistant Sports Dietitian - Football

Lubbock

41144BR

Sports Nutrition

Position Description

The Assistant Sports Dietitian is responsible for delivering evidence-based nutrition services for assigned teams and individual student-athletes. Working collaboratively with sports medicine staff, strength coaches, coaches and other support staff, the Assistant Sports Dietitian supports health, wellness, and performance through education, medical nutrition therapy, food service and performance nutrition strategies.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University's strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

This position will report directly to the Director of Football Nutrition.

• Assist in providing comprehensive nutrition services to Football student-athletes and assist with Golf nutrition services.
• Oversee football fueling station operations, including but not limited to managing fueling station inventory, purchasing, systems, and product display/distribution.
• Develop educational handouts, multimedia content, and group education to promote health, wellness, and performance nutrition habits. Plan and execute enrichment activities for football student-athletes, such as featured products at fueling stations, cooking classes, and grocery store tours.
• Manage football nutrition student assistants: responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, scheduling, supervising, and mentoring.
• Assist in serving as a preceptor for the Texas Tech University Dietetic Internship.
• Assist with practice and competition fueling, including but not limited to on-field hydration and fueling, meal management, and gameday nutrition operations. This position will work all home games and travel to all away games with Football.
• Share responsibilities of Football team meals, including menu development, catering orders, and/or plate coaching at meals.
• Assist with counseling student-athletes on performance nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, supplements, and other topics.
• Perform body composition assessment and analysis for student-athletes and provide 1:1 counseling as appropriate.
• Assist in managing budget tracking sheets for the Football Nutrition budget.
• Assist in meeting with and presenting to recruits and families for both official and unofficial recruit visits.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with the Director of Football Nutrition, sports nutrition staff, football coaching staff, strength and conditioning coaches, sports medicine staff, and team physicians.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Football Nutrition.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field. Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), or RD-eligible within six months of hire. Zero to one year of experience in sports nutrition or related field, or a combination of related education and/or experience may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. Will be expected to obtain a Texas dietitian license (LD).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

• Ability to work a flexible, non-standard schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to lift, push, or move up to 40 pounds.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 100%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Varies

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Athletic Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Air Force Specialty Code

43DX

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

876