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Novant Health

Sports Dietitian

Wilmington, NC · On-site

What We Offer Sports Dietitian/ Sports Nutrition Specialist Join a collaborative sports performance ... based use * Assist with travel nutrition planning, dining hall guidance, grocery tours, and ...

University of Utah

Dietitian

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Actively participate in and attend weekly Sports Nutrition Staff Meetings Management * Assist in managing a centralized fueling station for Olympic Sports - including staffing, training, ordering ...

University of Utah

Dietitian

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Actively participate in and attend weekly Sports Nutrition Staff Meetings Management * Assist in managing a centralized fueling station for Olympic Sports - including staffing, training, ordering ...

University of Utah

Dietitian

Campus, IL

Actively participate in and attend weekly Sports Nutrition Staff Meetings Management * Assist in managing a centralized fueling station for Olympic Sports - including staffing, training, ordering ...

University of Utah

Dietitian

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Actively participate in and attend weekly Sports Nutrition Staff Meetings Management * Assist in managing a centralized fueling station for Olympic Sports - including staffing, training, ordering ...

University of Utah

Dietitian

Campus, IL

Actively participate in and attend weekly Sports Nutrition Staff Meetings Management * Assist in managing a centralized fueling station for Olympic Sports - including staffing, training, ordering ...

University of Utah

Dietitian

Campus, IL

Actively participate in and attend weekly Sports Nutrition Staff Meetings Management * Assist in managing a centralized fueling station for Olympic Sports - including staffing, training, ordering ...

CommonSpirit Health

Nutrition Assistant II

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

... sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains. As our ... Nutrition Assistant II, you will prepare and serve food according to menu/dietary requirements ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports nutrition assistant in the United States is $18.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sports Nutrition Assistant supports nutritionists and dietitians in helping athletes optimize their performance through proper nutrition. They assist with meal planning, food preparation, supplement guidance, and education on dietary best practices. Their responsibilities may also include tracking athletes’ nutrition habits, conducting research, and maintaining records. This role is essential in ensuring athletes receive the right nutrients to enhance performance and recovery.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a sports nutrition assistant?

Sports Nutrition Assistants commonly help with meal preparation, distribution of snacks and hydration supplies, and ensuring dietary guidelines are met for athletes. They may also assist in recording and tracking athlete nutrition data, supporting nutrition education sessions, and maintaining inventory of food supplies. The role often includes collaborating closely with sports dietitians, coaches, and athletic trainers to implement individualized nutrition plans. This hands-on support helps promote athlete wellness and optimal performance throughout training and competitions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sports nutrition assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Nutrition Assistant, you need a background in nutrition or dietetics, experience with meal planning, and an understanding of sports performance needs. Familiarity with nutrition tracking software, food safety protocols, and possibly a certification such as a Nutrition Assistant or Food Handler’s permit is often required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with athletes and staff make a candidate stand out. These skills ensure athletes receive appropriate nutritional support and allow the assistant to contribute effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

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Sports Dietitian

Novant Health

Wilmington, NC • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 460 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

What We Offer
Sports Dietitian/ Sports Nutrition Specialist
Join a collaborative sports performance team dedicated to helping student-athletes compete, recover, and thrive through evidence-based nutrition care. Our performance team includes physicians, sports PA/NPs, dietitians, physical therapists, and sports psychologists all in the same building. We will be providing wrap-around care that supports both elite performance and the long-term health of UNCW athletes.
We are seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian with a passion for sports nutrition, athlete development, and interdisciplinary care.
What You'll Do
  • Provide individualized sports nutrition counseling for student-athletes
  • Develop fueling, hydration, recovery, and body composition strategies to support training and competition demands
  • Deliver team nutrition education sessions and performance-focused programming
  • Support athletes with weight management, nutrient deficiencies, and special dietary needs
  • Collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, physicians, and performance staff to optimize athlete health and recovery
  • Provide medical nutrition therapy for RED-S, disordered eating, Female Athlete Triad, bone stress and other injury recovery
  • Evaluate supplements and educate athletes on safe, evidence-based use
  • Assist with travel nutrition planning, dining hall guidance, grocery tours, and practical life-skills education

Qualifications
Required
  • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in applicable state
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, or related field
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Preferred
  • Experience working with collegiate or competitive athletes
  • Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or interest in obtaining certification
  • Experience with body composition assessment and performance nutrition programming

Schedule & Environment
  • Part-time position (40 hours per week)
  • Some evening, and weekend responsibilities may be required based on athletic schedules
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary environment with athletics and sports medicine staff

Why Join Our Team
  • Opportunity to directly impact student-athlete performance and well-being
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Ability to help shape and grow sports nutrition programming
  • Professional development and specialization opportunities within performance nutrition

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered, including health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and continuing education support.
What We're Looking For
  • Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, foods and nutrition.
    • Graduate Degree, preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian, preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian status by the commission on Dietetic Registration, required.
    • Licensed Dietitian in appropriate state, required.
  • Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge, ability and skills to support patient education and patient engagement in self-care management to accommodate cultural diversity, age specific or behavior needs among the patients being served.
  • Additional Skills (preferred): Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to relay information to diverse audiences for one-on-one consultations, small and large group presentations; dynamic presence for media interviews, health fairs and other invited presentations/appearances.

Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
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166455

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Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 16 medical centers and more than 1,900 physicians in over 800 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's more than 36,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Winston-Salem, NC, US

Year founded

1997

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