DP2 Sports Dietitian.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a DP2 Sports Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition support to varsity student-athletes. You will report to the Director of Sports Nutrition and contribute to performance through education, counseling, and fueling station oversight.

The role requires an RD, NH license within 30 days, and experience with athletic nutrition. Collaboration with the DP2 team and coaches is essential to optimize performance and health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian in New Hampshire within 30 days of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of nutritional principles as they relate to athletic performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual education and counseling for varsity student athletes on nutrition for training, competition, travel, recovery, weight management and hydration.
• Develops educational materials and learning opportunities for athletes, staff, and coaches on nutrition topics.
• Works with coaches and operations to meet team nutritional needs for fueling options, travel snacks, and team meals.

Skills

RD (CDR)

Licensed NH RD

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) with CDR

NH Dietitian license within 30 days

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

09/10/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128565

Position Title

DP2 Sports Dietitian

Hiring Range Minimum

Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Please inquire.

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) Sports Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition support to varsity student-athletes and teams. This position reports to the Director of Sports Nutrition. As a member of the Sports Nutrition and DP2 teams, the DP2 Sports Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition education and counseling to all varsity student-athletes and teams, managing the primary and satellite fueling station sites, and works with the Nutritional Wellness Team to provide or coordinate clinical care.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or health related field.
• At least one year of nutrition experience in a competitive athletic or tactical environment.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration ( CDR ).
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of New Hampshire within 30 days of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of nutritional principles as they relate to athletic performance.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition and best practices in care for disordered eating.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to a range of stakeholders and a diverse population.
• Ability to coordinate and manage student workers and volunteers.
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a larger nutrition and integrated support team ( IST ).
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in nutrition, exercise science or related field.
• Board certified specialist in Sports Dietetics ( CSSD ).
• Previous nutrition experience in an NCAA DI institution.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-5666

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Liz Fusco, Director of Sports Nutrition

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87183

Key Accountabilities

Individual and Team Performance Nutrition

• Provides individual education and counseling for varsity student athletes on optimal nutrition for training, competition, travel, recovery, weight management, hydration, supplementation, and immunity, translating the latest scientific evidence into practical recommendations.
• Develops educational materials, presentations and learning opportunities for student athletes, performance staff, coaches, and teams on the above topics.
• Works with coaches and operations personnel to identify and meet specific team nutritional needs for training and competition, such as on-site fueling options and sourcing, travel snacks, timing and sourcing of team meals, menu development.

Percentage Of Time

50%

Dartmouth Peak Performance Integrated Support Team

• Participates as part of the Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) interdisciplinary performance team to align efforts to support the holistic health, wellness, and development of student athletes.
• Collaborates with primary care clinicians/counselors, sports medicine, and athletics staff on the identification and proper clinical care for nutrition issues related to medical concerns, such as disordered eating, diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, IBS , food allergies, and celiac disease.

Percentage Of Time

30%

Organization & Administration

• Manages fueling station operations, including budgeting, ordering, tracking, and stocking as well as tasks and responsibilities of student, temporary, and volunteer workers.
• Tracks and documents nutrition programming, services, and outcomes for continuous improvement and to maximize impact on performance outcomes.
• Demonstrate and maintain detailed knowledge on NCAA , Ivy League, Dartmouth College, and department rules and regulations.

Percentage Of Time

20%

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.