Director, Performance Dietetics-Olympic Sports

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JOB TITLE:

Director of Performance Dietetics-Olympic Sports

JOB PURPOSE:

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors 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.
• Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

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 the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/16/2025 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

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