University of South Florida

Registered Dietician – Sports Nutrition

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This position will aid in the oversight of the Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center fueling station and any satellite fueling stations, as well as team nutrition education, in-season fueling plans, menu writing (as needed), cooking classes, etc.

  • Management of the education, counseling, and fueling for assigned teams; including initial nutrition assessment meetings, follow ups, team talks, food demos, locker room snack orders, etc.
  • Assist the full-time Sports Dietitians to incorporate real-time meal education during assigned meal period, cooking demos, hydration management.
  • Conduct and analyze sweat tests for assigned sports teams as needed.
  • Body composition analysis and planning
  • Provide hydration recommendations based on sweat tests collected via Sweat Patch or MX3 analysis.
  • Completion of pre- and post-competition catering orders as well as setting up and breaking down performance nutrition stations.
  • Development of menus needed for athletic dining per individual team needs.
  • Assessment of nutritionally relevant lab work and recommend supplement prescriptions related to: CBC w/ differential, iron panels, Vitamin D, B12, or other performance related vitamins or mineral lab tests.
  • Oversight of assigned teams’ nutrition budget and product management for each team’s individual needs.
  • Manage product inventory: including ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution to the fueling station, teams, and athletic facilities as needed.
  • Onboard and train new employees which include Fueling Station Managers, Dietetic Interns, Federal Work Study students, and volunteers.
  • Assist in development and continuous improvement of nutrition education materials and resources and write monthly newsletter for staff, students, and coaches.
  • Examine and translate scientific research related to nutrition, athletic performance and dietary supplements.
  • Assist the sports dietitians in performing various administrative duties, including but not limited to budget and purchasing card management.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the sports nutrition staff.

Skills Required:

  • Ability to be flexible and adjust to schedule changes.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of the Performance Staff and other athletic department personnel
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Canva to assist in creation of education materials and presentations
  • Knowledge and understanding of NCAA bylaws

Benefits Include:

  • Exposure to working with dietitians, strength coaches, athletic trainers, sports coaches, and administrative staff
  • Hands-on experience working with a wide variety of high-level sports programs
  • Mentorship and references from three experienced collegiate sports dietitians
  • USF Athletics Gear
  • Fueling Station snacks/meals
  • Florida State Licensure paid

Minimum Qualifications:

  • This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field with at least one year of directly related position-specific experience.
  • Licensed as Licensed Dietician or Licensed Nutritionist according to Florida Statutes 468.501 -468.518 (Part X) and/or Registration with the American Dietetic Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition.
  • One-year previous sports nutrition experience.
  • Commitment to working non-traditional work hours including evenings and weekends

  • Desire to pursue a career in sports nutrition

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;

(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;

(c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;

(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or

(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.