Assistant Performance Dietitian for Athletes

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

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.