Sports Dietitian
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Sports DietitianJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 1 year of related experience. Registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Must have and maintain licensure as a Licensed Dietitian in the State of Iowa.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing sports nutrition services to NFL or Division I collegiate football athletes.Experience coordinating large group team meals on the road.
Job Description:
Iowa State University is searching for a dynamic Sports Dietitian II whos ready to elevate studentathlete performance through cuttingedge nutrition strategies handson education and a passion for helping young competitors thrive on and off the field. If youre energized by highperformance environments and driven to make a measurable impact this is your opportunity to join a team where your expertise becomes a competitive advantage. (Initial sport assignment will be football subject to change as needed).
What youll do
Provide evidenced-based nutrition services via individualized and team assessment counseling and support.
Deliver nutrition education to individuals teams recruits and coaches through a variety of methods.
Plan and oversees all team meals and fueling for away competitions. Collaborate with on-site culinary team and off-site food vendors to support execution of fueling services needs.
Oversee procurement inventory management monitoring of inventory budget and food safety standards for assigned sport.
Collect organize and present data in a way that is useful collaborate and enhances sports performance decision making: manage student-athletes with high nutritional risk and behaviors perform DEXA body composition assessments conduct hydration and/or sweat rate testing and more as assigned.
Collaborate regularly with team staff and coaches on strategies and needs to enhance player performance.
Lead strategic communication for assigned sport(s).
Assist with identifying disordered eating and referring student to appropriate resources.
Perform all duties in adherence withNCAA Big 12 and university policies.
The successful candidate must have a good knowledge base of sport nutrition curriculum; possess exceptional communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and help write effective educational materials and presentations; be highly organized; and maintain confidentiality. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Requires the ability to work outside normal business hours with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends and overnight travel with the team. This is an in-person/on-sight position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship is not available for this position.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
About the Athletics Department
As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members more than 500 temporary and student employees and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom while athletically the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships 140 national individual titles and 162 conference team championships in its rich history.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application Instructions:
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1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 professional references
3) Cover Letter (optional)
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program.
Original Posting Date:
January 9 2026Posting Close Date:
January 18 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18442
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
