Head Sports Dietician

Head Sports Dietician Nutritionist Educate and counsel student-athletes (SAs), teams, and coaches regarding optimal performance nutrition. Provide multifaceted support through open hours, 1:1 appointments, and ongoing team touchpoints. Supervise and help lead the management/operation of the T House powered by QuakerFuel (“T House”). Serve as department liaison regarding NCAA supplement education. Provide guidance for team meals/snacks at home and while traveling. Work closely with athletic training staff, SHS, Penn Med physicians, and CAPS to support at-risk SAs and track injury trends impacted by improper nutrition. Develop and implement strategy for Bod Pod testing. Serve on the Sports Performance Leadership Team and other committees, as needed.

• Student-athlete education and counseling through open hours and 1:1 appointments.
• Hold regular touchpoints with each varsity team throughout the semester.
• Manage product offerings, specialty items, and education opportunities within the T House.
• Assist teams with meal and snack planning at home and while traveling when requested.
• Work with athletic training staff, SHS, CAPS, Penn Med physicians, and CAPS to support at-risk student-athletes and track injury trends.
• Develop and implement strategy for Bod Pod testing.
• Serve on Sports Performance Leadership Team and other internal/external committees, as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics required, 3-5 years of related work experience in sports nutrition setting preferred.
• Registered dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Certified as Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred.
• Previous 1 year experience working in a NCAA Division 1 setting.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations including banned substance list.
• Understanding of Ivy League rules and regulations.
• Pennsylvania state licensure.
• Familiarity/ability to perform body composition testing utilizing Bod Pod machine.
• Experience working with disordered eating and eating disordered athletes.
• Ability to work independently with good communication skills and ability to collaborate in a group or team setting.
• Have understanding of clinical values and measures and complimentary medical nutrition therapy.
• Ability to work evening and weekends as required.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annual Rate

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