Part-Time/Temporary Assistant Performance Dietitian

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University is seeking a part-time Performance Dietitian in the Sports Nutrition Department to work with athletes, coaches, and support staff to identify and meet nutritional needs for health and performance. You will report to the Director of Sports Nutrition and provide counseling, MNT, and programming.

The role requires flexibility, weekend/early-evening hours, and 20-25 hours per week. Certification and licensing milestones apply, with collaboration across multiple athletic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field, conferred on or before start date.
• Two years of experience in the sports nutrition setting.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) or RD eligible; licensed in Oklahoma; complete required trainings within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide current evidence-based nutrition counseling and education to student-athletes and teams as assigned.
• Deliver medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for nutrition-related conditions and related interventions.
• Develop sports nutrition programming for education and intervention.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and manage nutrition services for student-athletes.
• Collaborate with sport coaches, strength coaches, sports medicine, and operations staff.
• Coordinate with Cowboy Dining, the athletic department dining hall.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Independent work

Program development

Nutrition counseling

Cosmed BodPod data

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Ann Weidmayer, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

As scheduled based on the needs of the teams.

Appointment Length

12 months or less

Hiring Range

$24.52 - $35.09

Hourly

Priority Application Date

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application consists of a resume, cover letter, list of professional references, and completed IAWP Employment Approval form which can be found at:
https://okstate.com/documents/2026/4/28/Form_3.14_IAWP.pdf
Applicants that do not provide these materials will not be considered for the position.

About this Position

Oklahoma State University is looking for a performance dietitian to join the Sports Nutrition Department to assist in providing sports with high-quality care. In this role, you will work directly with athletes, coaches, and support staff to identify and meet nutritional needs to optimize athlete health and performance. This role will report directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition.

Key functions include:

• Provide current evidence-based nutrition counseling and education to individual student-athletes and teams, as assigned
• Deliver medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for nutrition-related conditions such as deficiencies, food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances, GI complications, and nutrition interventions related to injury, eating disorders and disordered eating, etc.
• Develop sports nutrition programming for education & intervention
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and manage nutrition services provided to student-athletes
• Collaborate with sport coaches, strength coaches, sports medicine, and operations staff
• Coordinate with Cowboy Dining, the athletic department dining hall

Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends when varsity teams are training, practicing, and competing. Position is a part-time position working 20-25 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Nutrition or related field

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Two years of experience in the sports nutrition setting

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RD Eligible could be considered; Licensed as a Dietitian in Oklahoma, or to be completed upon hiring; Sexual Harassment Training, Minor's Training, CPR and AED Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work well independently & as a member of interdisciplinary teams; Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services; Experience with one-on-one nutrition counseling and group education; Gathering and assessing body composition data (past Cosmed BodPod usage preferred); Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's

• 2+ years as a dietitian in the elite, professional, or collegiate sports setting

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or CSSD Eligible

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Experience counseling athletes with disordered eating/eating disorders; Experience using Teamworks suite products