Associate Athletic Director- Performance Nutrition

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Atlanta is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition. This role is responsible for designing and implementing nutrition programs for student-athletes, ensuring optimal performance and recovery. Key responsibilities include supervising snacks for teams, negotiating contracts with vendors, and conducting individualized nutrition therapy. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences, extensive experience, and licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. This position offers full-time employment with opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight to ten years of job‑related experience.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, and mentor employees, interns, and volunteers.
• Provide oversight of planned snacks for specific teams/athletes.
• Negotiate contracts with food service vendors.
• Conduct individual medical nutrition therapy for various conditions.

Skills

Nutrient analysis

Meal planning

Excellent communication

Counseling skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics

Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology

Job description

Associate Athletic Director – Performance Nutrition

Job ID: 293441 | Location: Atlanta, GA | Employment Type: Full-time (Regular) | Salary Grade: S7 | Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Job Summary: The Associate Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition is responsible for designing and implementing sports performance and lifestyle nutrition activities to support student‑athlete performance. Activities include consultation in body composition and analysis, supplement intake, and injury recovery, as well as weekly education, cooking classes, and travel nutrition. The role will assist team physicians with recommendations of vitamins, minerals, and supplements for student‑athletes with medical indications.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, schedule, and mentor employees, interns, and volunteers.
• Provide oversight and supervision of planned and customized snacks for specific teams/athletes.
• Partner with the Athletics Association’s Food Service Director and other dining associates to provide strategic leadership and oversight of nutritional services.
• Negotiate third‑party contracts for food service and supply vendors to reduce cost and maintain the fiscal‑year budget.
• Partner with onsite dining director to ensure optimal nutritional options available to student‑athletes.
• Propose and manage unit budget to ensure proper nutritional needs are met within the Association.
• Plan, develop, and manage sustainability initiatives for the Association.
• Serve as liaison with campus departments and student groups to assist with ongoing vision efforts toward sustainability programs/goals.
• Conduct individual medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, stress fractures/bone health, celiac disease, and other severe food allergies, body composition management, and eating disorders/disordered eating.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Certification/Licensure as required by state of practice.
• Experience: Eight to ten years of job‑related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) (preferred or encouraged within one year of hire).
• Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology.
• Specific work experience and knowledge as a Sports Dietitian with NCAA Division I athletics (strongly preferred).

Abilities, Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Competence in nutrient analysis and meal planning.
• Knowledge of safe food service practices.
• Understanding of signs and symptoms of eating disorder/disordered eating and ability to make recommendations to the CARE team.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diet planning and implementation.
• Self‑motivated, excellent time‑management, organizational, and record‑keeping skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.

Background Check

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check, which will include a credit check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. The Institution prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, citizenship status, and immigration status.