Part-Time Sports Nutritionist - OPS

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Job Title:Part-Time Sports Nutritionist
Department:Athletics
Location:University of North Florida Jacksonville Florida
Reports To:Director of Sports Performance / Head Athletic Trainer
Position Type:Part-Time (10-20 hours/week)

Position Summary:

UNF Athletics is seeking a qualified and motivatedPart-Time Sports Nutritionistto support the health and performance of our student-athletes. This position plays a vital role in providing evidence-based nutrition guidance tailored to the demands of collegiate athletics. The ideal candidate is passionate about sports nutrition student wellness and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans for student-athletes in collaboration with strength and conditioning staff athletic trainers and coaches.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group consultations to address performance goals weight management hydration recovery and dietary restrictions.
• Provide education on meal planning supplement use fueling strategies and safe weight-gain/loss practices.
• Coordinate with campus dining services to enhance the nutritional quality of meals offered to athletes.
• Monitor athlete progress and make data-informed adjustments to nutrition strategies.
• Assist in pre- and post-competition fueling strategies including on-site support during games or practices as needed.
• Create educational materials workshops and presentations to promote nutrition awareness across teams.
• Stay current with NCAA regulations and best practices in sports nutrition.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition Dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or eligible within 6 months.
• Knowledge of NCAA nutrition and supplement policies.
• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working with collegiate or high-performance athletes.
• Masters degree in Nutrition Exercise Science or related field.
• Familiarity with body composition assessment tools (e.g. DEXA BIA skinfold calipers).

Work Schedule:

• Flexible with some evenings and weekends required based on team schedules.
• Hybrid or on-campus presence may be required depending on team needs and responsibilities.

Salary:

$25/hr. This is a part-time non-benefits-eligible position.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment we strive to attract students faculty and staff from a variety of cultures backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information race color religion age sex disability gender identity/expression sexual orientation marital status national origin or veteran status in any educational employment social recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated engaged citizens.