Description

The University of Wyoming is currently seeking applications for the position of Director of Performance Dietetics-Olympic Sports. This position will report to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration/SWA or designee.  Duties will include:

        Provide appropriate nutritional interventions for student-athletes including, but not limited to, weight management, management of diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, anemia, eating disorders and disordered eating, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, food allergies and intolerances, reducing inflammation, injury prevention & healing.

        Assess and counsel student-athletes and staff regarding appropriate and legal use of dietary supplements, regularly banned drugs, and restricted substances in compliance with sport governing bodies; e.g., NCAA, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, World Anti-Doping Agency and the University of Wyoming Department of Intercollegiate (DIA) policies.

        Assist with maintaining up to date policies and procedures in the Sports Nutrition & Clinical Wellness Department. 

        Schedule and administer DEXA scans for student-athletes; analyze and discuss results on an individual basis. 

        Conduct sweat testing and hydration testing as requested by sports teams. 

        Assess and analyze dietary practices and energy balance of student-athletes.

        Create meal plans and intake recommendations based on assessed student-athlete needs.

        Collaborate and consult with the Director of Student-Athlete Well Being and Medical Director/Primary Care Physician to identify and respond to at-risk behaviors; work together to develop strategies that respond to mental health and nutritional needs and participate in multi-disciplinary teams consistent with the needs of identified student-athletes. 

        Coordinate and conduct educational programming for Olympic Sports teams throughout the school year.

        Conduct individual nutrition counseling sessions and prescribe medical nutrition therapy as needed. 

        Effectively communicate with UW Athletics Physician/s, Sports Medicine and Sports Performance staff regarding consulted student-athletes and plan of care.

        Recruit, manage, train, mentor and evaluate student interns/work study to keep the High Altitude Fueling Station clean and stocked adequately.

        Oversee ordering, daily stocking, inventory, organization, and cleaning of all High Altitude Fueling Station products.

        Oversee Fueling Station budget. 

        Consult with Executive Chef in meal planning (e.g., training table, catered meals, pre-game/post game meals, holiday break training, and competition fueling).

        Stay up to date with current nutrition and health issue research as relevant to needs of student-athletes, coaches, and Sports Medicine staff.

        Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

        Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology or related field.

        1 year experience in clinical, culinary or sports nutrition, or related experience.

        Board certified Registered Dietitian (RD) with the ability to obtain a Wyoming State

licensure within 30 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications

        At least 1 year experience working with high performance interdisciplinary (i.e., college, professional, Olympic, etc.) athletes.

        Experience working with an athletic training table and/or fueling station.

        Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and MS degree in sports nutrition or relevant field.

        Excellent communication skills in both large group and one-on-one settings.

        Experience with budgeting in relations to ordering and inventory control.

        Supervisory experience.

Required Materials

        Complete on-line application and upload the following: cover letter, resume and contact information for three work-related references.

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HIRING STATEMENT:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected]. 

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