Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition (HR Title: Sports Nutritionist II/III)

Southern Methodist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition to enhance the nutritional well-being of student-athletes. This pivotal role involves crafting personalized nutrition plans and collaborating with coaching and medical staff to ensure optimal performance. The successful candidate will engage with over 300 athletes, providing education on nutrition, hydration, and recovery strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact student-athletes' health and performance in a vibrant university setting. If you are passionate about nutrition and sports, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience with athlete population required.

Responsibilities

• Develop nutrition plans for 300+ student-athletes across various sports.
• Provide individual nutrition counseling and team education.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Problem-Solving

Nutritional Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Nutrition Screening Tools

Dietary Supplements Knowledge

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition (HR Title: Sports Nutritionist II/III) (ATH00000396)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition plays a vital role in developing the overall nutrition plan for SMU student-athletes for all sports except football. This role supports 300+ student athletes in the sports of men's basketball, equestrian, rowing, men's swimming and diving, women's swimming and diving, volleyball, men's tennis, women's tennis, and volleyball.

The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director of Sports Nutrition, the Sports Medicine Staff, and Strength and Conditioning Staff in supporting the athletic and nutritional goals of coaches and student-athletes.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide nutrition screening, intervention, and follow-up to student-athletes on an individual and team basis to provide comprehensive nutrition care. This includes, but isn't limited to individual nutrition counseling and team education on nutrient timing, hydration, food allergies, disordered eating, nutrient deficiencies, dietary supplements, body composition, and injury recovery.
2. Provide support for the Flanagan Family Training Table for all student-athletes and maintain fueling resources in all facilities and for sport program competitions.
3. Maintain communication with coaching staff, administrative staff, and groups (e.g., Sport Care Teams) relative to student-athlete nutrition and performance concerns.
4. Provide oversight and support for the development of and presentation of educational information in support of student-athlete and parent(s) on-campus recruiting visits for sport programs.
5. Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, ACC Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

This position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work hours and occasional travel for work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree is required. Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Nutrition or related field is preferred.
2. A minimum of three years of experience is required. Experience working with an athlete population is required.
3. Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and active licensure in the State of Texas (required upon hire).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies.
2. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions.
3. Knowledge of NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Carry/lift 25 lbs.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by April 25, 2025

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.