Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition to lead a comprehensive nutrition program for student‑athletes, guiding nutrition education for coaches and sport performance staff. The role emphasizes research-driven strategies and policy development to maximize athletic performance.

The position requires a Master’s in nutrition science or related field, RD licensure, and Idaho certification eligibility, with responsibilities spanning daily management and

Qualifications

• Experience in nutrition counseling and life skill development for athletes and coaches.
• Experience with research of physiological, nutritional, motor movement principles that influence performance.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, clients and/or students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a comprehensive performance nutrition program for student‑athletes.
• Provide evidence‑based sports nutrition education to athletes, coaches and staff across 14 varsity teams.
• Develop and implement nutrition policies and protocols compliant with NCAA and Big Sky rules.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Athlete coaching support

Relationship building

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Location: Moscow

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; addressing 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

Required Experience

• 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

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Job Details

FLSA Status: Exempt | Employee Category: Exempt | Pay Range: $51-65K or commensurate with experience. Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year. Full Time/Part Time: Full Time. FTE: 1.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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