Athletic Performance Nutrition Fellow

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University Athletics Department is seeking a Performance Nutrition Fellow to support nourishment programs for student-athletes, coordinate fueling operations, and assist with program development and education materials. This role requires collaboration with nutrition staff and other athletics personnel to promote health and performance.

The position demands planning, non-traditional hours, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and university breaks as needed for athletics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• RD and LD licensure eligibility within 3 months of employment.
• Preferred: nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Olympic Performance Nutrition department with daily tasks and comprehensive program development for student athletes and assigned teams
• Provide assigned team support and coverage including supervised individual counseling, lead team education, supplement education, and body composition testing/analysis
• Assist with the development and implementation of nutrition education materials and resources for student athletes
• Maintain effective communication within Performance Nutrition department and other collaborating performance and wellness staff members
• Leads the management and operations of Fueling Stations including product inventory and ordering responsibilities
• Coordinates and directs student worker force for receiving, unloading, and distribution of product to Texas A&M fueling stations
• Assist with management of student worker force including scheduling, training, hiring, and advising on shift
• Assist Performance Nutrition Staff with researching current peer reviewed literature and industry practices related to athletic performance and performance nutrition
• Stays up to date with current relevant research and evidence based best practices related to nutrition and student athlete performance
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering Texas A&M's mission
• Strictly adheres to Texas A&M University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
• Demonstrates an understanding of NCAA rules and regulations around supplementation and banned substances
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Performance Nutrition Staff

Skills

Multitask ability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal/organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

RD and LD licensure eligibility (within 3 months)

Preferred nutrition/dietetics/kinesiology related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas A&M University Athletics Department is seeking a Performance Nutrition Fellow to support nourishment programs for student-athletes, coordinate fueling operations, and assist with program development and education materials. This role requires collaboration with nutrition staff and other athletics personnel to promote health and performance.

The position demands planning, non-traditional hours, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and university breaks as needed for athletics