Sport RDN (Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Sports Registered Dietitian to deliver comprehensive nutrition services to student athletes. You will supervise intern programs and collaborate with nutrition staff, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and psychology services to optimize athletic performance.

Responsibilities include coordinating nutrition strategies, traveling with teams if needed, and adapting to non-standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or related field or master’s degree with DPD requirements.
• Registered Dietitian with 1 year of work experience as a dietitian.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team orientated skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition services to student athletes within the University of Nebraska Athletic Department.
• Supervise intern programs and collaborate with nutrition staff, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and psychology teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition & Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or related field

Master’s degree with DPD requirements

Job description

Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination .

Working Title

Working Title

Department

Department

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260763

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/17/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/25/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Sports RDN role is to provide comprehensive nutrition services to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. Primary responsibilities include providing appropriate nutrition strategies to student athletes, supervising intern programs and being a collaborator with all disciplines including nutrition staff, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, psychological services and team staffs. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition & Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition. Must be able to work with non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel if needed with team. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or related field or master’s degree with DPD requirements.
• Registered Dietitian with 1 year of work experience as a dietitian.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team orientated skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of collegiate or professional sports work experience
• Experience counseling student athletes on nutrition related topics.
• Strong background in developing and presenting nutrition education materials.
• Experience working with eating disorder/ RED -S cases
• Experience in management of student workers/
• CPR certified
• Serv Safe or Food Handlers Permit

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $50,000/yr. minimum

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

Planned Hire Date:

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).