Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition

About the role

The Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition will provide comprehensive nutrition support for University of Houston student athletes, including programming, education, counseling, and fueling strategies.

Responsibilities

• Program and deliver nutrition support for assigned teams.
• Provide education and resources to student athletes, including team-specific sessions for each designated sport.
• Conduct individual athlete counseling.
• Coordinate and develop nutrition education initiatives and materials using various platforms.
• Perform and assess body composition analysis using DEXA and InBody technologies.
• Manage team pre-, mid-, and post-game fueling for home and away events.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory for fueling stations.
• Collaborate with on-campus catering to provide team meals and snacks.
• Maintain understanding of NCAA, Big 12, and State of Texas rules and regulations.
• Apply knowledge of medical nutrition therapy to provide appropriate interventions for student athletes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Performance Nutrition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a related field.
• Master’s Degree.
• Registered Dietitian credential, applicable for licensure in Texas.
• 2–3 years of full-time experience in sports nutrition.
• Ability to work a non-standard work week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with athlete eating disorder/disordered eating cases.
• Member of the Academy of Sports Performance Dietitians (ASPDA).

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time and priority management skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Pay

Estimated salary range: $60,000 annually.