Performance Nutrition Coach (Temp) for Student-Athletes

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Athletics seeks a Temporary Nutrition Trainer to deliver comprehensive nutrition services to approximately 650 student-athletes across 22 varsity teams. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide medical nutrition therapy in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include team nutrition strategies, dietary supplement guidance, hydration testing, and education of athletes and staff to optimize performance and health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition sciences, Dietetics, or a related field with at least one year of experience providing nutrition counseling, with a focus on sports nutrition.
• Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Certification as a Dietitian by the Washington State Department of Health is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services for assigned teams and manage a substantial caseload of student-athletes.
• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and support staff on evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Coordinate hydration, body composition and other nutrition-related performance assessments.

Skills

Sports nutrition counseling

Body composition education

Nutrition data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in nutrition/dietetics or related

Registered with CDR

Washington state Dietitian license

Tools

DXA

ISAK skinfolds

Job description

UW Athletics seeks a Temporary Nutrition Trainer to deliver comprehensive nutrition services to approximately 650 student-athletes across 22 varsity teams. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide medical nutrition therapy in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include team nutrition strategies, dietary supplement guidance, hydration testing, and education of athletes and staff to optimize performance and health.