Athletics Senior Dietitian

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary sports dietitian for assigned teams, providing comprehensive, sport-specific nutrition services.
• Conduct advanced assessments of dietary intake, body composition, energy availability, and performance outcomes.
• Deliver individualized nutrition counseling to support training, competition, recovery, weight management, hydration, immunity, travel, supplementation, and return-to-play.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans aligned with performance and health goals.
• Lead or support team and group nutrition education initiatives, including pre-, during-, and post-exercise fueling strategies, grocery tours, and cooking/meal preparation classes.
• Design and oversee hydration and fueling strategies tailored to team and individual needs.
• Manage complex clinical and performance nutrition cases (e.g., disordered eating, RED-S, gastrointestinal conditions, iron deficiency, injury/illness recovery) in collaboration with sports medicine and performance staff.
• Evaluate and provide guidance on dietary supplements in accordance with NCAA and USADA regulations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of all nutrition services and track outcomes to evaluate effectiveness.

Team Education & Performance Support

• Plan and deliver structured, sport-specific team education programs throughout the training and competition cycle.
• Establish and implement best practices for pre-, during-, and post-exercise fueling strategies for assigned teams.
• Provide practical education on food selection, grocery shopping, and cooking skills to support athlete independence.
• Serve as a trusted nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, and other key stakeholders associated with assigned teams.
• Develop and implement educational resources and tools to enhance athlete engagement and long-term behavior change.

Food Service & Team Operations

• Collaborate with coaches, operations staff, and food service partners to develop, implement, and evaluate team meal plans and menus.
• Lead nutrition planning and execution for team travel, including coordination with hotels, catering, and other vendors.
• Oversee fueling strategies for practices and competitions, including recommendations for snacks, hydration, and recovery options.
• Provide oversight of fueling stations, including product selection, inventory management, and quality control.
• Identify and implement enhancements to food service operations to better align with performance nutrition goals.

Leadership & Program Development

• Contribute to the development and execution of the sports nutrition strategic plan, including goal setting, program evaluation, and performance tracking.
• Serve as a leader within the department by modeling best practices and driving consistency across nutrition services.
• Mentor and provide guidance to dietetic interns, student workers, and/or entry-level staff.
• Translate current sports nutrition research into applied practice, policies, and protocols.
• Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program assessments.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with all University, NCAA, SEC, USADA, and State of Oklahoma regulations related to nutrition, supplementation, and athlete care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of governing body rules and ensure assigned teams operate within all guidelines.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures.

Professional Development

• Maintain Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and complete all continuing education requirements.
• Stay current with emerging research and best practices in sports nutrition and athlete performance.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, including conferences, certifications, or professional contributions.

Miscellaneous

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Sports Nutrition and/or Director of Sports Nutrition.