Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition in Moscow to lead a comprehensive nutrition program for student-athletes. The role emphasizes education, counseling, and research while ensuring NCAA compliance and working with coaches and performance staff.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, be a Registered Dietitian with Idaho LDN eligibility, and have preferred CSSD/CSCS credentials, with a strong emphasis on policy

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in nutrition science, kinesiology or exercise physiology.
• Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• LDN Certification by the State of Idaho (or eligible to apply upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a comprehensive performance nutrition program for student-athletes.
• Provide evidence-based sports nutrition education to athletes, coaches and staff.
• Direct day-to-day sports nutrition activities and address nutrition-related health issues.
• Research physiological and nutritional principles that influence athletic performance.
• Build relationships with staff, clients and students.

Skills

Sports nutrition counseling

Research experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in nutrition science, kinesiology or exercise physiology

Job description

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Position Title Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Location Moscow

Division/College

Department Intercollegiate Athletics Misc

The Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition leads and manages a comprehensive nutrition program to enhance the performance and recovery of student‑athletes during training, practice, rehabilitation and competition. The individual reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations.

Position Overview

The Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition leads and manages a comprehensive nutrition program to enhance the performance and recovery of student‑athletes during training, practice, rehabilitation and competition.

Responsibilities

• Managing Performance Nutrition fellows/interns and nutrition students; managing performance nutrition research efforts
• Providing scientifically accurate and evidence‑based sports nutrition education to student‑athletes, coaches from 14 varsity teams and sport performance practitioners
• Analyzing and educating athletes and staff on body composition testing and developing nutritional strategies essential to maximizing performance including enhancing and monitoring current nutrition resources and support, developing and implementing policies and protocols that ensure compliance with NCAA and Big Sky rules and regulations
• Providing sports nutrition counseling to assist student‑athletes seeking to change body composition for optimal health and performance, or who may have special dietary requirements
• Directing all day‑to‑day sports nutrition related activities; address a wide range of sports related injuries and health issues including eating disorders, weight management, gastrointestinal complications, diabetes, sports related concussions, bone breaks, stress fractures and soft tissue injuries
• Maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. The individual reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Internal Administration and Wellness
• Experience in nutrition counseling and life skill development for athletes and coaches
• Experience with research of the physiological, nutritional, motor movement and training principles that influence athletic performance
• Building relationships with staff, clients and/or students
• Multitasking and managing several projects simultaneously
• Working in an athletic environment

Required Education

• Master’s Degree in nutrition science, kinesiology or exercise physiology

Required Other

• Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• LDN Certification by the state of Idaho (or the ability to immediately apply for certification upon hire)

Additional Preferred

• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills with the ability to design and conduct a sports nutrition program through empirically supported interventions
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
• Planning timeliness to turnaround of projects, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work within framework of Federal (FERPA / HIPAA) and Idaho state laws and regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality
• Highly developed creative and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of sport performance experts
• Understanding of and alignment with the Core Values of University of Idaho

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.