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Working TitleDirector of Sports Nutrition Education

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400540AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000 -- $67,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on04/29/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of the NCAA Division I- FBS and the Mountain West Conference. The University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 65 miles north of Denver. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

Position Summary

The Director of Sports Nutrition Education is a 12-month position that includes an instructor role in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition ( FSHN ) in the area of sports nutrition. The position will also collaborate with the current Director of Sports Nutrition in the Department of Athletics for delivery of sports nutrition education to coaches and student-athletes and assist with clinical nutrition for Colorado State University’s intercollegiate athletics program.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health/exercise science or nutrition-related field.

• Minimum of two years experience working with a sports nutrition program, preferably in intercollegiate/professional athletics or sports-related field.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ( RDN ) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, Health and Performance staff, coaches, and academic staff regarding nutrition, research, and on-going situations or scenarios.

• Expertise in current literature relating to sports nutrition for high-level or elite athletes.

• Understanding and knowledge of nutritional and herbal supplements to determine if permissible under NCAA regulations.

• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse community and advance the Department of Athletics’ commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations.

• Ability to travel out of town and work occasional nights and weekends to meet business needs for the department

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Sports nutrition program experience in intercollegiate/professional athletics or sports-related field

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition-related field or related work experience.

• Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics ( CSSD )

• Current CPR , AED and first aid certifications

• Experience working with individuals with eating disorders

• Demonstrated experience with various nutritional education programs and initiatives.

• Experience with teaching or providing educational workshops with students and coaches

Diversity Statement

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryNutritional Education (FSHN teaching responsibilities)

Duty/Responsibility

• Teach approximately 2 undergraduate/graduate courses per semester in the area of sports nutrition and nutrient metabolism

• Assist the Director of Sports Nutrition in Athletics with an existing undergraduate practicum in sports nutrition

• Provide nutritional education and outreach to CSU student-athletes including coordination of cooking classes, grocery store tours, social media and nutritional intervention

• Monitor and determine effectiveness of existing programs and implementation of new programs

• Demonstrate an ability to positively influence and motivate student-athletes

• Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition practices for training, competition, exercise recovery, injury and illness prevention and recovery, hydration, and supplementation

• Assist Director of Sport Nutrition in development of policy and procedures relative to nutritional education, weight and body composition management, use of dietary supplements, fueling for performance, injury and illness prevention and hydration.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryDepartment of Athletics Nutritional Counseling/Education/Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

• Design individualized nutrition plans based on individual needs/circumstances

• Monitor and determine effectiveness of programs

• Address nutritional challenges to performance with special attention to food allergies, bone mineral density concerns, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion or deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, and diabetes

• Utilize body composition and nutritional measurements to educate and evaluate student-athletes on maintaining proper body composition consistent with good health and peak performance

• Evaluate effectiveness of nutritional strategies toward meeting desired outcomes and maintains current and accurate documentation as it relates to student’s care current with medical privacy standards

• Demonstrate an ability to positively influence and motivate student-athletes

• Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition practices for training, competition, exercise recovery, injury and illness prevention and recovery, hydration, and supplementation

• Member of performance nutrition team and work with coaches and the sports performance team to develop proper pre- and post-game meals, meals while traveling, training table meals and snacks

• Work with nutrition and dietetics personnel on campus and in the community

• Work with University dining hall staff to coordinate training table schedules and menu selections.

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategoryCoordination with Health and Performance Team

Duty/Responsibility

• Work proactively with other members of the Health and Performance staff in the overall development and well-being of student-athletes including collaborating on wellbeing issues such as physical and mental health, nutrition, post-injury nutritional concerns, athletic performance, academic performance, etc.

• Work with team physicians and athletics department’s disordered eating task force to recognize, evaluate and provide early intervention of disordered eating

• Coordinate nutritional care and maintain open, on-going communication with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, sports medicine staff and team physicians.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategorySports Nutrition Program Operations

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist Director of Sports Nutrition with Department’s fueling station, supplementation and hydration programs including evaluation, recommendation, purchasing, receiving and distribution of dietary/nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy consistent with NCAA regulations and athletic department policies and procedures

• Develop programs for interns, volunteers and practicum students as funding permits

• Establish and maintain productive channels of communication with head and assistant coaches.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryOperational Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist Director of Sports Nutrition with maintaining fueling station, offices and equipment to include proper cleaning in conformity with health and safety expectations

• Ensure professional appearance of facility for recruiting purposes

• Assist with recruiting visits of prospective student-athletes when applicable

• Oversee, students, interns and/or graduate assistants

• Adhere to medical directives of the team physicians

• Maintain an environment of mutual respect and civility in the fueling station that is conductive to a supportive, productive and healthy atmosphere for both male and female student-athletes

• Ensure compliance with department, University, MW conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contactath_athleticjobs@mail.colostate.edu

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Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of two years of experience working with a sports nutrition program, preferably in intercollegiate/professional athletics or sports-related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you willing and able to engage in occasional out-of-town and overnight travel; are you willing to work occasional nights and weekends in order to meet the business needs for the department?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents

• Portfolio

• License/Certification