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 nutrition plans for student-athletes across various sports. This pivotal role involves working closely with athletes, coaches, and medical staff to ensure optimal nutrition support and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nutrition counseling and experience with athlete populations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and performance of over 300 student-athletes while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about sports nutrition and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience, including working with athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition screening and counseling to student-athletes.
• Maintain communication with staff regarding nutrition and performance.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Nutrition Counseling

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree in Nutrition

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

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. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

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.

Within this collaborative health and wellness group, they will work to advance the overall objective of meeting the sports performance goals of all of the departments' intercollegiate athletic teams.

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 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. Responsible for all aspects of nutritional supplies in the Loyd Nutrition area as well as satellite fueling stations.
3. Communication: Maintain communication with coaching staff, administrative staff and groups (e.g., Sport Care Teams) relative to student-athlete nutrition and performance concerns. Maintain appropriate communication with Health and Wellness staff and team physicians using electronic medical records system and following documentation practices laid out by Academy of Nutrition Dietetics.
4. Recruiting: Provide oversight and support for development and presentation of educational information in support of student-athlete and parent(s) on-campus recruiting visits for sport programs.
5. Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, ACC Conference and institutional rules and regulations. Expected immediate communication of any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance Staff. Maintain current credentials and license as directed by the State of Texas and National certifying organizations.

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required. Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Nutrition or related field is preferred.

A minimum of three years of experience is required. Experience working with an athlete population is required.

Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and active licensure in State of Texas (required upon hire). Minimum 1 year of experience in nutrition counseling with special population individuals including but not limited to: disordered eating, eating disorders, food allergies, nutrient deficiencies, body composition, and nutrition for injury.

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 written communication skills.
3. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions.
4. Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
5. Knowledge of NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations.
6. Ability to instruct, counsel and direct student-athletes, and to support coaches, mental health services, sports medicine, and food services.

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.