Job description
Position Type:
Regular
Hiring Range:
$85,400 – $102,487 annually; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
Pay Frequency:
Annual
A. POSITION PURPOSE
The Director of Sports Nutrition is responsible for the direction and implementation of a comprehensive sports nutrition program. The Director will provide fueling and performance nutrition consultations and programming for assigned intercollegiate programs. The Director will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Sports Nutrition Department, Connolly Fueling station, and all other assigned fueling areas.
B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Comprehensive Nutrition Services
- Responsible for the direction and implementation of the comprehensive nutrition program.
- Provide assigned teams with meal and supplement support during pre-season training, competition, travel, and out-of-season sessions.
- Perform body composition & hydration assessments.
- Provide education to assigned teams at intervals deemed appropriate with each coaching/support staff. Attend practices as able to ensure proper fueling and hydration.
- Assess and counsel student-athletes on optimal nutritional practices for training, competition, recovery, injury and illness, weight management, hydration and supplementation. Assist the sports medicine team and team physicians with any medical-related nutrition concerns utilizing appropriate medical nutrition therapy techniques for concerns such as disordered eating, anemia, diabetes, bone minerals disturbances, amenorrhea, relative energy deficiency syndrome, hypertension, gastrointestinal concerns, food allergies and intolerances, mood disorders, and other relevant medical conditions.
- Assess and counsel student athletes regarding sport-specific and gender-specific recommendations for optimal body composition and weight for overall health and athletic performance; provide and coordinate meal and snack plans to promote achieving short and long-term goals for athletic performance and overall health.
- Perform required surveys and review screening data for incoming students. Identify high-risk students that may need additional follow-up and services.
- Per conference and NCAA rules, provide supplement evaluation and student athlete counseling for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy, and continuous awareness of all aspects of the supplement industry.
- Provide other nutrition related services, which may include but is not limited to: hydration testing, travel nutrition education & assistance, nutritional counseling, education development, cooking demonstrations, social media management, prospective student athlete meetings, educational material development, etc.
- Collaborate with relevant on-campus stakeholders as necessary. This may include: campus dining services, wellness center, student health, etc.
- Attend required continuing education to maintain RD status and other relevant certifications.
- Coordinate with the Associate AD, Sports Nutrition on the management of the annual operating budget for nutrition services
2. Contact and Liaison Responsibilities
- Maintain effective communication with team physicians, sports medicine staff, and counselors regarding medical status of respective athletes.
- Maintain effective communication and provide performance nutrition feedback for coaches and student athletes.
- Maintain effective communication with all sports performance staff regarding nutritional best practices and operational requirements of the weight room/fuel bar and training sessions.
- Coordinate any required annual maintenance to ensure the safety of equipment.
- Assist with the supervision all external strength and conditioning trainers to assure compliance of established program standards.
3. Other Duties as Assigned
- Abide by and be aware of all conference and NCAA regulations to ensure departmental compliance.
- Attend continuing education symposiums as required to maintain all diet certification
C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION
Provide work direction and supervise assigned student workers, interns, and/or graduate students.
D. GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
2. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
3. Maintains contact with student-athletes and solicits feedback for improved services.
4. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.
5. Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
6. Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
7. Develops and implements guidelines to support the function of the unit.
E. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.
This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
1. Certifications/Knowledge
- RD or RD eligible.
- ServSafe food handler certification or eligible within 6 months of start date
- CSSD preferred or eligible to obtain within 2 years of start date
- Knowledge of NCAA, FERPA, OSHA, and HIPPA bylaws
- Current CPR, First Aid and AED certification
2. Skills
- Basic computer skills required
- Knowledge of Canva or similar programs
- Ability to interpret body composition and hydration data
3. Abilities
- Ability to provide accurate, timely and courteous service.
- Ability to evaluate, manage, and provide necessary referrals for disordered eating cases.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
- Ability to create and implement policies & procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively within students and an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, staff, and the general public.
- Ability to think critically and problem solve.
4. Education
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field required. Master’s degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field preferred.
5. Years of Experience
- 3 – 5 years of relevant nutrition experience.
F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
- May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
- May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
- May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers.
- Considerable time may be spent outdoors attending practices or athletic events.
- Considerable time spent at athletic events with associated noise and crowds.
G. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Typical office environment.
- Mostly indoor office environment.
- Offices with equipment noise.
- Offices with frequent interruptions.
- Athletic fields and events.
- Outdoor athletic events
EEO Statement
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at [email protected].
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
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