Director of Performance Nutrition

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Full-time salaried position

Job summary

The University of Houston Athletics is seeking a Director of Performance Nutrition to lead and grow resources and services for NCAA Division I student-athletes. This leadership role supports the athletic department as UH continues its development in the Big XII.

Anticipated Start: late 2026–early 2027. The position oversees dietitians, supports team nutrition, training table management, and program policies, with duties including staff development, recruitment, budget planning, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian in Texas (or eligible to obtain).
• Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree.
• CSSD preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in performance nutrition field.
• Previous department leadership, program development, or staff mentoring experience valued.
• Ability to work a non-standard work week including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages staff of dietitians and fellows supporting 11 NCAA Division I teams.
• Create a cohesive vision for Performance Nutrition Dept. including resources and staffing for long-term sustainability.
• Develop, update, and implement department policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff development

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree

Licensed Dietitian in Texas

Job description

The University of Houston Athletics is looking to hire a Director of Performance Nutrition to continue growth and development of resources and services provided to NCAA Division 1 student athletes! We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in program leadership and growth to support the athletic department as we continue our initial years in the Big XII Conference.

Anticipated Start: Between End of November 2026 – January 2027

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages staff of dietitians and fellow(s) supporting 11 NCAA Division 1 teams.
• Create and support an overarching vision for Performance Nutrition Department in terms of student-athlete resources, department services and staffing for long term sustainability.
• Develop, manage, and update department protocols as needed including (but not limited to): Department Policies and Procedures, Disordered Eating/Eating Disorder & LEA/REDs Policy, Injury Protocol, etc.
• Provide support, growth, and feedback opportunities for direct reports to facilitate practitioner growth in ways that include, but are not limited to: delegation of responsibilities, project development, education and mentoring of other staff.
• Spearhead recruiting and interviewing process as needed for open positions within the department.
• Coordinate and support efforts for student opportunities within the department such as undergraduate student volunteers, work-study employees, graduate/dietetic interns (within and outside of University of Houston MS/DI programming).
• Collaborate with administration and other department heads to support overall athletic department goals and vision for student athlete well-being and development.
• Oversee budget planning and implementation for department budget and collaborate with administration for any budget forecasts as requested.

Team Based Nutrition Support

• Provides nutrition assessment, screening, counseling, education and other performance nutrition related services for student athletes and assigned teams.
• Incorporates the use of facility resources (i.e. DXA Body Composition & Bone Mineral Density Scans, Teamworks Nutrition, MX3 Hydration Testing, Bloodwork, etc.) as deemed appropriate for assigned teams and student athletes.
• Assess and evaluate dietary supplement safety, implementation, and offerings for assigned teams and student athletes.
• Stays informed on current research and trends in all areas of Performance Nutrition to incorporate evidence-based principles into practice for assigned teams and student athletes.
• Collaborate with assigned teams’ support staff (i.e. Athletic Trainers, Strength Coaches, Coaches) to appropriately support teams’ performance nutrition vision.

Training Table & Fueling Station Management

• Works with On Campus Food Service Provider staff (General Managers, Catering Services, Team Dining, Chefs, etc.) to develop menus, monitor food quality/quantity, and scheduling of team meals for Football Operations Center Training Table and other Olympic Team meals.
• Spearhead and support efforts to implement Olympic Training Table with administration.
• Assess relationship, partnership and services offered by On Campus Food Service Provider and provides insight to administration as needed.
• Provides guidance and support for main Olympic Fueling Station and satellite fueling stations overseen by other Performance Nutrition Staff in terms of vendors, ordering, inventory, scheduling, etc.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Texas (or eligible to obtain)
• Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree
• CSSD preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of experience in performance nutrition field
• Previous experience in successful department leadership, program development, training table development within a collegiate setting highly valued
• Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, non-traditional work hours, travel as needed or requested.

Additional Info:

• Salary: Commensurate with candidate’s experience
• Full time, salaried, benefitted position with the University of Houston Athletics
• Potential bonuses based on assigned team(s) performance within Conference & NCAA