Sports Dietitian Fellow, Football
The Sports Dietitian Fellow will assist with the nutrition needs for the Football team and assist the Sports Dietitian in a variety of tasks to continue enhancing the sports nutrition program.
• Assist with nutrition needs for the Football team
o Nutrition education and counseling, body composition assessment and interpretation, travel nutrition, pre-/post practice and game nutrition, fueling station operations, hydration and Gatorade sweat testing, nutrition inventory maintenance, cooking demos, grocery store tours, etc.
• Oversee the following nutrition needs for the Football team
Development and execution of in-season nutrition education series for freshman
Maintenance of hydration intervention table for high-risk athletes
Nutrition inventory management
Pre/during/post practice needs for one position group (to be determined) throughout season
• Communicate and work with Steelers Executive Chef and kitchen staff to coordinate training table menus and ordering nutrition product.
• Assist with management of all football fueling stations, including assisting with training undergraduate and graduate volunteers.
• Assist in development and continuous improvement of nutrition education materials and resources
• Perform various administrative duties
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the sports nutrition staff.
Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian or RD eligible
• At least six months of experience in sports nutrition at the collegiate or professional level
• Ability to work non-standard work hours or work week, including early morning, nights or holidays
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Department: Athletics Administration
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required
Work Schedule: Varies
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Requested Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Visa Sponsorship Provided:
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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