Director of Football Performance Nutrition
Director of Football Performance Nutrition
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26-05-2025
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$ 80000 - 90000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
26-05-2025
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The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the open position of Director of Football Performance Nutrition. This is a contract full-time position with targeted salary range of $80000.00 - $90000.00/year with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Under the general supervision of the Football Strength & Conditioning Coach Executive Sr. Associate AD NIL Operations & Sport Administration and the Sr. Associate Athletic Director. Health Performance and Wellness the Director of Football Performance Nutrition will assume leadership and responsibility for the planning development implementation evaluation and management of the performance nutrition services provided to the football student-athletes. Provide individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include: counseling individuals on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; providing performance nutrition education for health/wellness programs and maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Incumbent will work with the Football Strength & Conditioning Staff and Football Athletic Training Staff to integrate their work into the UCLA Football program.
All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities/qualifications: Bachelors degree in health/nutrition related field; Masters Degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology or 3 year minimum collegiate or professional work experience; Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is preferred; Minimum of (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate setting; 3-5 years experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate or professional football setting; College or NFL experience is strongly desired; Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including Microsoft Office Max OS Keynote Pages VISIO XOS Video System and database entry is preferred; Demonstrated word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy; Must have the ability to analyze situations identify problems and implement solutions impartially and fairly. Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority based on knowledge of policies and procedures including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations; Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football and working knowledge of how nutrition integrates into the daily operations of the Football Performance Model; Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments deadlines completing requirements and workload. Skill in organizing material information and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort; Skill in developing and planning nutrition care plans for athletes including goals intervention and instruction. Skill in obtaining body composition measurements and interpretation of the measurement to athletes athletic trainers and coaches; Knowledge and ability to analyze dietary supplements marketed to athletes coaches and staff; Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction; Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students colleagues professionals and administrators. Skill at working as part of a team. Skill at managing shifting priorities and changing pace of workload; Proven skills in negotiating exchanging ideas information and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions conclusions or solutions are preferred; Incumbent must have excellent writing oral communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels including officials of the NCAA and Conference administrators staff & coaches. Demonstrated writing skills to complete concise effective & grammatically correct reports & policy statements; Have a thorough knowledge of nutrition programming. Ability to create individualized macronutrient profiles based on bodyweight body composition and performance needs. Have a thorough knowledge of NCAA division 1 football recruiting and a demonstrated ability to assist both the coaching and recruiting staff; Ability to critically review the professional literature on nutrition education especially athletic health and sports nutrition. Ability to evaluate research proposals to analyze and articulate suitability and feasibility for implementation; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff; Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on May 26th 2025. All applicants must submit their cover letter resume and references.
*Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics.
As a condition of employment the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicants previous place of employment including but not limited to violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment sexual assault or other forms of harassment discrimination dishonesty or unethical conduct as defined by the employer.
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