Assistant Performance Dietician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Performance Dietitian to enhance the health and performance of student-athletes. The role emphasizes clinical nutrition, performance-focused counseling, and collaboration with sports medicine, strength, and conditioning teams.

Responsibilities include individual counseling, team education, menu planning, and coordination with coaches and athletic staff.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with active registration and ability to obtain NC RD licensure within 3 months of hire.
• Post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); relevant Bachelor’s accepted with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively one-to-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual nutrition counseling to UNC student-athletes.
• Conduct team education sessions and menu development.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, and sports performance staff.
• Screen supplements and conduct and analyze DEXA scans.
• Coordinate student-athlete care with athletic staff and coaching personnel.

Skills

Effective communication

Public speaking

Non-traditional work week

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

Department:

Orthopaedics-Campus Sports Med-414655

Career Area :

Athletics

Posting Open Date:

11/02/2026

Application Deadline:

11/16/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Assistant Performance Dietician

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20062651

Vacancy ID:

NF0010161

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

01/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Performance Dietician reports directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition. This position includes the clinical, food service and education/outreach services provided to optimize the health and performance of UNC student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include individual nutrition counseling, team education, menu development, serving as a food and nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, and sports performance staff for football and possibly some other assigned teams. The position requires strong clinical skills in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, lipid management, eating disorders, weight management, and other MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) diagnoses as well as a sound knowledge of performance enhancement principles and strategies based on the most up to date research.
The Assistant Performance Dietitian provides scientifically-based counseling to student-athletes in order to optimize health and performance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing individual consults, conducting team talks, providing visual and verbal education, screening supplements, conducting and analyzing DEXA scans, and developing menus for football under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition. The position coordinates student-athlete care with athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports science, performance innovation, sports psychology and counseling, and coaching staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Registered dietitian (with active registration through Commission in Dietetic Registration) and ability to obtain North Carolina State RD Licensure within 3 months of date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience managing nutrition care for athletes.
• Prior experience working with professional or collegiate athletes.
• Knowledge of FERPA and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies [e.g., National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)] regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.
• Demonstrated effective communication one-to-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff.
• Certification as a CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) or willingness to obtain certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to work a non-traditional work week.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.