Sports Nutrition Programs Coordinator

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nutrition Program Specialist at UT San Antonio coordinates and administers assigned sports nutrition programs, developing procedures, processes, services, and systems. This role collaborates with coaches, athletic trainers and university departments to ensure cooperation, efficiencies and achievement of objectives.

Responsibilities include athlete communication, program development, data collection, budgeting, and purchasing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• RD or RD eligible within 3 months.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily operations of sports nutrition services, including athlete communication, scheduling, and coordinating nutrition needs with coaches and athletic department staff.
• Assists with sports nutrition programs and projects, including research, data collection, scheduling, and developing educational materials for student-athletes.
• Supports sports nutrition administrators in meeting departmental goals and improving athlete health, fueling, recovery, and performance.
• Helps develop, implement, and evaluate sports nutrition programs using current research and evidence-based practices.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders, reimbursements, food orders, travel arrangements, and other documents related to sports nutrition operations.
• Collects and reviews data related to athlete nutrition, fueling stations, food costs, inventory, and program outcomes. Prepares reports to track progress and support decision-making.
• Coordinates sports nutrition activities, including athlete consultations, team education, fueling stations, team meals, and nutrition support for practices, competitions, and travel.
• Works with coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, sports medicine, food service providers, and university departments to support student-athlete nutrition needs.
• Maintains organized records related to athlete consultations, nutrition programs, inventory, purchasing, and budgets while protecting confidential athlete information.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the sports nutrition department and student-athlete success.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Planning & Coordination

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

RD or RD eligible

High School Diploma

Job description

The Nutrition Program Specialist at UT San Antonio coordinates and administers assigned sports nutrition programs, developing procedures, processes, services, and systems. This role collaborates with coaches, athletic trainers and university departments to ensure cooperation, efficiencies and achievement of objectives.

Responsibilities include athlete communication, program development, data collection, budgeting, and purchasing.