Performance Nutrition Fellow
Performance Nutrition Fellow
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Job Description
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an oncall position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business science medical agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two 2 nine 9 month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three 3 months or switch to an oncall. OnCall allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve 12 month period.
Unit Position Summary
In partnership with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) this tenmonth position will contribute to the mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by providing performance nutrition services to Michigan State University studentsathletes and sports teams. This fellowship will prepare an entrylevel Registered Dietitian (RD) for advanced sports nutrition practice through an immersive sports nutrition experience including mentored sports performance education and dedicated sport assignments/responsibilities. Sponsored by the UDIM this fellowship will incorporate scientifically supported nutrition information to promote dairy as part of a healthy diet through educational programs cooking demos dining hall and grocery store tours as well as approved social media messaging. This individual will report to the MSU Athletics Director of Performance Nutrition.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage education counseling and fueling plans for assigned Olympic sports teams including but not limited to the following:
- Dietary/nutrition consultations/assessments/screenings
- Development and facilitation of team nutrition education sessions for studentathletes and staff
- Individual and team meal plan development
- Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) on nutritionrelated conditions such as nutrient deficiencies food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances GI complications injury and/or surgical rehabilitation etc.
- Perform and interpret results of nutrition hydration and body composition assessments
- Research evaluation education recommendation and provision of permissible dietary supplements as needed/appropriate
- Grocery store tours and cooking demos
- Document performance nutrition interventions and metrics as appropriate
- Develop education material and programming in collaboration with Performance Nutrition and Milk Means More staff
- Assist Olympic Sports Performance Dietitian with daytoday fueling station operations
- Aid with recruitment training education mentorship management and scheduling of dietetic interns and student volunteers as assigned
- Serve as a nutrition resource for athletic trainers coaches strength and conditioning staff physicians and team personnel
- Complete a jointly coordinated capstone project (UDIM and Spartans Fuel). Topic TBD.
- Contribute to approved sports nutrition social media and campaign efforts for both Milk Means More and MSU Athletics Performance Nutrition (Spartans Fuel)
- Additional duties as assigned by Performance Nutrition staff and/or Director of Performance Nutrition
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by the NCAA Big Ten Michigan State University and Michigan State University Department of Athletics
Desired Qualifications
Required: Bachelors degree in human nutrition/dietetics. Must be a registered dietitian (RD/RDN) accredited through the Commission on Dietic Registration (CDR). Desire to work toward the Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proven ethical behavior. Must be willing to work nontradition hours and weekends as needed. Excellent time management communication organizational and customer service skills. Ability to work both independently and amongst the Performance Nutrition team. Ability to manage student volunteers/interns. Proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word etc.
Desired: Previous experience in a sports nutrition setting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Work Hours
May include nontraditional hours and weekends as needed
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Employment Type
Full-Time
