Assistant Director, Performance Nutrition (4398C), Intercollegiate Athletics - 80119

Inside Higher Ed; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 72,600 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in California is seeking an Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition. This role involves providing nutrition programming and counseling to student-athletes, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with NCAA standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in health promotion and sports nutrition, and experience in engaging with a diverse community. The salary range is $72,600.00 - $85,000.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of health promotion and education.
• Skills in development and delivery of health education programs and services.
• Advanced knowledge of medical and sport performance nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs analysis for health care programs.
• Plan team nutritional meals and educational programming.
• Provide nutritional counseling for student-athletes.

Skills

Health promotion knowledge

Program design and delivery

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Medical nutrition knowledge

Ability to engage diverse individuals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Job description

Assistant Director, Performance Nutrition (4398C), Intercollegiate Athletics - 80119

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About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs, serving more than 850 student-athletes annually in NCAA programs. We are seeking an Assistant Director, Performance Nutrition.

Position Summary

The Performance Dietitian or Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition will work as an integral part of the Cal Performance Nutrition department to provide nutrition programming, education, and counseling to Cal’s diverse student-athlete population. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to manage high-risk athletes and coordinate higher levels of care as needed, adhering to university, NCAA, and ACC policies, protocols, rules, and regulations.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 08/14/2025.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced concepts to conduct wide-ranging needs analysis for health care programs.
• Makes recommendations on health promotion and education programs to meet diverse campus/athletics needs.
• Plans team nutritional meals and delivers team/group-based educational programming.
• Works closely with coaches and medical staff in design and implementation.
• Represents the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at UHS and/or across campus for nutritional needs.
• Initiates and designs revisions to courses and program content.
• Assesses the effectiveness of promotion and education of healthcare programs and makes broad-impact recommendations.
• Develops outreach programs and collaborates with community leaders and the Office of the President.
• May lead a team of health education professionals.
• Provides nutritional counseling and education services to student-athletes for medical and performance nutrition needs.
• Collaborates with Staff and Head Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Staff, Coaches/Staff and Team Physicians.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of health promotion and education.
• Experience in design and delivery of related programs.
• Skills in development and delivery of health education programs and services.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of medical and sport performance nutrition.
• Credentials to design and deliver health promotion and education programs and services.
• Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pacific-12 Conference, NCAA, and related bodies; commitment to compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted annual salary range: $72,600.00 - $85,000.00. This is an exempt, monthly-paid position. For benefits information, see UC Berkeley’s Compensation & Benefits.

How to Apply

• Submit your resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet driving policy requirements (California Employer Pull Notice Program participation may be required).

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms of the Student Services Advising Professionals agreement, represented by the UAW. This recruitment has 2 openings.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

Mandatory Reporter: This position requires reporting of abuse or neglect where applicable, and completion of related disclosures may be required.

To apply, visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=80119&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=21&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant

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