Ncaa Football Grad Assistant Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary
The Sports Nutrition Consultant provides nutrition education, counseling, and support services to Ball State student-athletes. This position works collaboratively with coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, and athletics administration to enhance student-athlete health, performance, recovery, and overall well-being through evidence-based nutrition practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver team nutrition education presentations.

• Provide grocery store tours, dining hall tours, cooking demonstrations, meal and snack preparation strategies, recipe recommendations, and travel nutrition guidance.

• Present nutrition-related educational sessions for strength and conditioning programs.

• Develop and maintain a library of nutrition presentations, educational materials, and handouts.

• Assist student-athletes with pre- and post-practice nutrition planning, meal planning, and menu guidance.

• Provide guidance and oversight regarding the appropriate use of nutritional supplements in accordance with applicable NCAA, university, and departmental guidelines.

• Conduct individual nutrition consultations for student-athletes identified by coaches, athletic trainers, medical staff, or other support personnel.

• Develop individualized nutrition recommendations to support performance, recovery, body composition goals, and overall health.

• Oversee operations, inventory management, and stocking of the Worthen Arena fueling station.

• Purchase food and nutrition-related items as needed for fueling station operations.

• Assist with operations of the football fueling station as needed.

• Oversee football breakfast and lunch meal service as assigned.

• Create, implement, and maintain athletics sport nutrition policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Collaborate with athletics staff to support a comprehensive sports nutrition program.

• Maintain appropriate records, reports, and documentation related to sports nutrition services.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or a related field.

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential preferred.

• Experience providing nutrition education, counseling, or sports nutrition services.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and best practices related to sport nutrition and dietary supplements.

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with collegiate student-athletes.

• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential or progress toward certification.

• Experience managing fueling stations, meal operations, or sports performance nutrition programs.

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover letter-optional but preferred

Three references should be provided

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Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.