Job Description
Req Id:
32289
Job Title:
Sports Dietitian
City:
West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Work effectively with Sports Performance and Sports Medicine to provide a comprehensive approach to Student Athlete's health and performance. Provide nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to individual student-athletes, teams, and coaches. Assist with and coordinate student workforce to maintain 10-13 fueling stations in an organized and food safe manner this includes maintenance, stocking and distribution of nutritional supplements to individual student-athletes and teams.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
- Actively credentialed one year of experience as a Registered Dietitian working in the following areas: clinical nutrition, one-on-one nutrition counseling, sports nutrition, eating disorders, public speaking, budget management & procurement, food service & menu development.
- Excellent communication skills with both individuals and groups.
- Ability to motivate constituents, including students, athletes, sports medicine staff, and administrators.
- Ability to work independently. Competence in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Understanding of athletes and their training, via coaching experience, previous employment or candidate’s own sports participation. Knowledge of various behavior change strategies.
- Knowledge and experience with dietary supplementation for athletes.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Experience with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.
- Knowledge and experience using various types of media to reach constituents.
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Posting Start Date:
6/19/24