Director of Sports Nutrition

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Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Excluded, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time

Director of Sports Nutrition
Fresno State Athletic Corporation

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,546.67 to $6,166.67 per month

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy. The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time.

Job Summary

Under direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA and within the umbrella of Sports Medicine Services, the Director of Sports Nutrition will work closely with the Sports Medicine Staff and Strength and Conditioning Staff in supporting the athletic and nutritional goals of coaches and student-athletes. Within this collaborative group they will work to advance the overall objective of meeting the sports performance goals of all of the departments’ intercollegiate athletic teams.

Key Qualifications

• Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion.
• Work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and project a professional attitude.
• Ability and willingness to support the diversity and equity commitments of the department.
• Counsel athletes on safe practices to minimize injuries, illnesses and in maintaining good health.
• Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.
• Counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, and supplementation.
• Continuously evaluate and develop processes that establish a collaborative, high performance, player first culture that supports athletes.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum of two years professional experience working with college age population and collegiate student-athletes.
• Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration) required.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences or related field.
• Three or more years of professional experience.
• Familiarity with NCAA regulations regarding supplements and health and safety of student athletes.
• Experience managing Division I Athletic Fueling Stations and Training Table Program.

Application Instructions

Applications received by October 3, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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