Sports Nutrition Fellow (Part Time)

Working Title: Sports Nutrition Fellow (Part - Time)

State Role Title:Sports Program Assistant

Position Type:Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300358 - Athletic Supplements

Pay Band:

Pay Rate:Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $16.00 per hour

Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:03/20/2026

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General Information:

James Madison University a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference is seeking an Olympic Sports Nutrition Fellow. Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Nutrition this functional leader will assist in executing the sports nutrition programs mission to provide JMU student-athletes with cutting-edge nutrition knowledge to optimize fueling for performance and recovery decrease risk of illness and injury and promote overall health and wellness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provision of nutrition services to other assigned teams including individual and team education supplement management hydration testing plate coaching at team meals and advising coaching staff on meal planning for team travel and competition

Assist in management and oversight of fuel station operations including product inventory ordering receiving

Collaborate with sport coaches strength and conditioning coaches and athletic training staff to optimize student-athlete care

Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition with implementation of all-team education utilizing a variety of platforms including social media initiatives cooking classes/food demonstrations grocery store tours and development of print materials

Be a team player in all your communication and interactions with the Strength & Conditioning staff Integrated Health and Sports

Performance Staff and Athletics Department

Assist in the supervision and oversight of student volunteers paid student workers and dietetic interns

Other duties as assigned by the Sports Nutrition Staff

Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA Sunbelt Conference and institutional rules and regulations

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in clinical nutrition dietetics food and nutrition or a related area
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetics Registration or RD Eligible
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage shifting priorities and changing pace of workload
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently take initiative and complete work tasks with minimal direction
• Experience in a collegiate sports nutrition setting

Additional Considerations

• Experience with high-risk populations RED-S and/or eating disorders
• Management/supervisory experience
• Experience counseling in a sports nutrition setting

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

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