Sports Dietitian

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Oregon is seeking a Sports Dietitian to provide nutrition coaching, fueling plans, documentation, and reporting for student-athletes. This role supports team operations and collaborates with strength & conditioning, athletic training, and culinary staff to optimize performance and well-being.

Responsibilities include mentoring sports nutrition interns, managing budgets, and advancing nutrition services within a dynamic athletics program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and ability to obtain state licensure within 3 months of hire.
• One year of experience providing performance nutrition support to athletes (recreational to elite).
• Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adept with technology and data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual assessment and nutrition coaching for student-athletes.
• Plan and execute fueling strategies; document progress and report outcomes.
• Assist with budgeting and resource management.
• Guide the progression of sports nutrition interns and staff.
• Collaborate with team operations, athletic training, and culinary staff.

Skills

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Nutrition coaching

Organization

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition

Tools

Technology tools

Job description

Work type: Officer of Administration

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Athletics, Healthcare/Nursing, Student Life/Services

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Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student‑athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student‑athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Sports Dietitian provides individual assessment and nutrition coaching, team education, planning and execution of fueling strategies, documentation, and reporting of student‑athlete progress, and budgetary management for impact and efficiency. This position will also play an important role in educating, organizing, and guiding the progression of student sports nutrition interns. This role requires a high level of organization and communication to facilitate collaboration with team operations, strength and conditioning, athletic training, sports science, and culinary staff in the execution of nutrition services.

This role is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain UO Drivers Certification.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and ability to obtain state licensure within 3 months of the date of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition or related field.
• One year of experience of providing performance nutrition support to recreational, collegiate, professional or elite level athletes, including internship/volunteer experience.
• Highly organized and able to adapt and execute in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders through impactful written and verbal communication.
• Adept with technology and data management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise physiology or related field.
• One year of full-time experience in a collegiate sports nutrition setting.
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website .

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