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Req #: 232521

Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Posting Date: 03/27/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,462 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard. ( https://gohuskies.com/sports/2023/8/26/ica-candidate-dashboard.aspx)

This position reports to the Director of Performance Nutrition, Olympic Sports. Direct nutrition services for a variety of assigned Olympic sports. This includes executing team nutrition programming, plus managing a large case load of student-athletes (SA) and their individual medical and performance nutrition care. Conduct SA nutrition screenings and manage follow-up, injury/surgery, and high-risk athlete nutrition plans. Educate on and review the appropriateness of SA supplement plans, including vitamins, minerals, and ergogenic aids, while staying within NCAA Supplement, anti-doping, and UW guidelines.

Co-manage the Performance Nutrition Center, learning how to recruit, train, manage, and schedule workers; conduct product inventory and ordering; and create menus. Develop nutrition materials, cooking classes, and cooking demos to provide SAs with actionable and hands-on strategies to optimize their fueling. Lead nutrition-focused sport science and data initiatives with assigned teams, including hydration, sweat rate, and body composition testing, while utilizing apps to help educate SAs and monitor their goals. Create reports to share data-led recommendations with the sport performance team.

Work collaboratively with the team physicians and other allied health care professionals. Actively participate in medical and staffing meetings.

Assist teams with travel and home competition menu review.

Ensure accurate and thorough record keeping and documentation. Assist with other nutrition and administrative duties as assigned. Adhere to and carry out established policies and procedures.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Minimum Requirements:
Established Registered Dietitian (RD) or someone who is RD eligible and able to write the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam within 50 days from the first day of work at the University of Washington. Previous experience volunteering and/or working in the nutritional field for collegiate and/or professional sports teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in nutrition. Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), or the interest in working towards this certification. Previous experience counseling clients as a RD, including blood work review. Previous experience in both clinical and performance nutrition settings. Previous experience working with disordered eating and/or eating disorder clients. Interest in sports science.

Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.