Sports Dietician (RDRDN)
Burlington, CO - USA
Job Summary
Posting Summary
The Sports Dietitian is a high-impact member of the University of Vermont Division I Athletics team dedicated to fueling the performance recovery and long-term health of student-athletes across all programs. This role provides cutting-edge evidence-based nutrition guidance tailored to the unique demands of elite collegiate athletes translating science into practical strategies that maximize strength endurance recovery and overall wellbeing. This position is deeply integrated with Athletic Performance Athletic Medicine Strength & Conditioning Catamount Sports Psychology and coaching staff ensuring that nutrition is seamlessly aligned with training competition and travel demands. The Sports Dietitian will design and lead individualized nutrition plans team fueling programs and educational initiatives equipping student-athletes with the knowledge and tools to perform at their highest level on and off the field. Beyond performance this role fosters holistic student-athlete development empowering athletes to make informed nutrition choices that support academic success mental health and lifelong healthy addition the Sports Dietician will be mindful of disordered eating behavior and RED -S within their integrated practice and approach in working with student athletes. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for sports nutrition excited to innovate educate and collaborate in a dynamic high-energy Division I athletics environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nutrition and performance at a competitive program with a strong commitment to athlete success and wellbeing. This position will collaborate closely with the Registered Dietician within Student Health Services to support student holistic and clinical needs and the position may also take appointments for the general student population from Student Health Services. Following the medical model this position is a member of the Athletic Medicine team within the Center for Health and Wellbeing supporting student athletes.
Desirable Qualifications
Masters degree preferred. Experience with Division I or high-level collegiate athletes. Experience integrating nutrition programs with strength & conditioning and sports medicine teams. Track record of program development team education or athlete performance optimization. Experience working with students with disordered eating behavior and RED -S.
The Sports Dietitian is a high-impact member of the University of Vermont Division I Athletics team dedicated to fueling the performance recovery and long-term health of student-athletes across all programs. This role provides cutting-edge evidence-based nutrition guidance tailored to the unique demands of elite collegiate athletes translating science into practical strategies that maximize strength endurance recovery and overall wellbeing. This position is deeply integrated with Athletic Performance Athletic Medicine Strength & Conditioning Catamount Sports Psychology and coaching staff ensuring that nutrition is seamlessly aligned with training competition and travel demands. The Sports Dietitian will design and lead individualized nutrition plans team fueling programs and educational initiatives equipping student-athletes with the knowledge and tools to perform at their highest level on and off the field. Beyond performance this role fosters holistic student-athlete development empowering athletes to make informed nutrition choices that support academic success mental health and lifelong healthy addition the Sports Dietician will be mindful of disordered eating behavior and RED -S within their integrated practice and approach in working with student athletes. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for sports nutrition excited to innovate educate and collaborate in a dynamic high-energy Division I athletics environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nutrition and performance at a competitive program with a strong commitment to athlete success and wellbeing. This position will collaborate closely with the Registered Dietician within Student Health Services to support student holistic and clinical needs and the position may also take appointments for the general student population from Student Health Services. Following the medical model this position is a member of the Athletic Medicine team within the Center for Health and Wellbeing supporting student athletes.
Desirable Qualifications
Masters degree preferred. Experience with Division I or high-level collegiate athletes. Experience integrating nutrition programs with strength & conditioning and sports medicine teams. Track record of program development team education or athlete performance optimization. Experience working with students with disordered eating behavior and RED -S.
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