Elite Performance Dietitian for Olympic Sports

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Washington Athletics Performance Nutrition Department seeks a UW/Dairy West Performance Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition services to about 650 student-athletes across 22 varsity teams, in collaboration with athletic trainers, physicians and coaches.

Responsibilities include directing nutrition services for Olympic sports, leading sport-science data initiatives, menu planning with catering for home and away events, and mentoring dietetic interns and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, food sciences, or exercise physiology.
• At least 1 year of nutritional counseling experience with a focus on sports nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and board certification by CDR.

Responsibilities

• Direct nutrition services for Olympic sports and manage a large caseload of student-athletes.
• Lead sport science and data initiatives, including hydration and body composition testing.
• Provide nutrition coaching during training meals and venue events.
• Plan year-round menus with hotels/restaurants for home and away events.
• Assist with recruiting, training, scheduling workers, and develop nutrition materials.
• Collaborate with team physicians and other allied health professionals.
• Maintain records and assist with additional nutrition and administrative duties.
• Mentor and manage performance nutrition fellows and dietetic interns.

Skills

Sports nutrition

Nutritional counseling

Collaboration with trainers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Washington's Washington Athletics Performance Nutrition Department seeks a UW/Dairy West Performance Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition services to about 650 student-athletes across 22 varsity teams, in collaboration with athletic trainers, physicians and coaches.

Responsibilities include directing nutrition services for Olympic sports, leading sport-science data initiatives, menu planning with catering for home and away events, and mentoring dietetic interns and