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Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Contribute to the mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by providing nutrition services and support to football students-athletes. This individual, under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition and Head Football Performance Dietitian, will serve as the secondary contact, resource, and liaison to execute day-to-day nutrition operations for Football.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a point of contact related to nutrition services intended for Football student-athletes including, but not limited to the following:

• Dietary/nutrition consultations/assessments/screenings
• Development and facilitation of team nutrition education sessions
• Meal plan development
• Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) on all nutrition-related conditions such as nutrient deficiencies, food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances, GI complications, preventative and responsive nutrition interventions related to injury, eating disorders and disordered eating, etc.
• Perform and interpret results of nutrition, hydration, and body composition assessments
• Research, evaluation, education, recommendation, and provision of permissible dietary supplements, as needed/appropriate 
• Grocery store tours and cooking demos

Collaborate with the performance nutrition team, physicians, sports medicine professionals, academic staff, support staff, coaches, and multidisciplinary support staff (strength and conditioning, athletic training, etc.) to ensure an environment supporting optimal health and performance for Football student-athletes

Daily oversight of football player lounge fueling station, training table and all fueling needs for Football student-athletes including:

• Product management (ordering, receiving, storing, tracking, stocking)
• Inventory control/management
• Following food safety protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment 

Lead supervision of performance nutrition students/interns (recruitment, training, scheduling, communication, task delegation, education, mentorship)

Attend team meetings, practices, competitions, and other team activities/events as needed and/or directed

Maintain proper documentation (performance nutrition metrics, individual and team education interventions, body composition assessments and progress, biochemical parameters, etc.)

Monitoring and management of Football training tables and meals, in coordination with Football operations team, which include:

• Team meal coordination (procurement, ordering, and receiving)
• Establishing and maintaining vendor relations
• Set up and tear down of dining area
• Organizing team meal schedules
• Meal alterations, as needed, based on pertinent player/staff feedback
• Signage for meals

Monitoring and management of Football pre- and post-game meals and snacks for home and away competitions, in coordination with Football operations team

Serve as a nutrition resource for athletic trainers, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, medical staff, and food service personnel

Participate in recruitment efforts by promoting the University's performance nutrition program (Spartans Fuel) to prospective student-athletes and their families

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