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Job Description

The Washington Athletics Performance Nutrition Department has an outstanding opportunity for a UW/Dairy West Performance Dietitian to join their team.

About this Opportunity:

Reporting to Director of Performance Nutrition, the UW/Dairy West Performance Dietitian is responsible for managing and delivering comprehensive nutritional services to approximately 650 student-athletes on 22 varsity athletic teams in collaboration with athletic trainers, team physicians, sports psychologists, and strength and conditioning coaches, and in support of coaches, athletics administrators and department personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct nutrition services for a variety of assigned Olympic sports. This includes executing team nutrition programming, plus managing a large case load of student-athletes (SA) and their individual medical and performance nutrition care. Conduct SA nutrition screenings and manage follow-up nutrition plans and planning. Conduct individual medical nutrition therapy for diagnoses such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, type 1 diabetes, stress fractures and bone health, celiac disease, severe food allergies, body composition management and interventions, pre- and post-surgical management, illness, eating disorders, REDs, disordered eating, and PMOS, among others. Educate on and review the appropriateness of SA supplement plans, including vitamins, minerals, and ergogenic aids, while staying within NCAA, anti-doping, and UW supplement guidelines. (60%)
• Lead nutrition-focused sport science and data initiatives with assigned teams, including hydration, sweat rate, and body composition testing, while utilizing apps to help educate SAs and monitor their goals. Create reports to share data-led recommendations with the sport performance team. (10%)
• Attend training table meals to provide nutrition coaching for student-athletes during meal service. (6%)
• Serve as an expert resource for athletic teams for year-round menu planning, pre/post-game menu planning, and planning with hotel catering departments and restaurants for both home and away events. (6%)
• Assist the Nutrition Operations Coordinator learning how to recruit, train, manage, and schedule workers; conduct product inventory and ordering; and create menus. Develop nutrition materials, cooking classes, and cooking demos to provide SAs with actionable and hands-on strategies to optimize their fueling. (5%)
• Work collaboratively with the team physicians and other allied health care professionals. Actively participate in medical and staffing meetings. (5%)
• Ensure accurate and thorough record keeping and documentation. Assist with other nutrition and administrative duties as assigned. Adhere to and carry out established policies and procedures. (5%)
• Assist the Director of Performance Nutrition in mentoring and managing performance nutrition fellows and dietetic interns. (3%)

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, food sciences, nutrition, and/or exercise physiology.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in nutritional counseling with an emphasis on sports nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in dietetics, food sciences, nutrition, and/or exercise physiology.
• Certification/Licensure as required by state of practice.
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
• Specific work experience and knowledge as a Sports Dietitian with NCAA Division 1 athletics and/or professional sports teams.
• Knowledge of complementary medicine, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements with respect to NCAA and WADA guidelines
• Possess knowledge of signs and symptoms of eating disorder/disordered eating and REDS.

About the Team

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.