DP2 Sports Dietitian.

Position Details

Posting date: 06/22/2026
Closing date: Open Until Filled
Union Type: Not a Union
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
Schedule Location: Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
Position Purpose: The Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) Sports Dietitian Provides Comprehensive Sports Nutrition Services To Varsity Student-athletes And Teams, And The Wider Undergraduate Student Body Through The Teevens Center. This Is An Athletics-based Position Reporting To The Director Of Sports Nutrition With A Dotted Line To The Teevens Center Director And Will Contribute To Advancing Two Key Pillars: Elevating the competitiveness of Dartmouth Athletics“DP2 for All” – extending peak performance principles across campus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or health related field
• At least three years of nutrition experience in a competitive athletic or tactical environment
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of New Hampshire within 30 days of hire
• Thorough knowledge of nutritional principles as they relate to athletic performance
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition and best practices in care for disordered eating
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to a range of stakeholders and a diverse population
• Ability to coordinate and manage student workers and volunteers
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a larger nutrition and integrated support team (IST)
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once
• Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in nutrition, exercise science or related field
• Board certified specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
• Previous nutrition experience in an NCAA DI institution

Description

Description Varsity Athletics – Individual and Team Performance Nutrition
Provides individual education and counseling for varsity student athletes on optimal nutrition for training, competition, travel, recovery, weight management, hydration, supplementation, and immunity, translating the latest scientific evidence into practical recommendations.
Develops educational materials, presentations, and learning opportunities for student athletes, performance staff, coaches, and teams on the above topics.
Works with coaches and operations personnel to identify and meet specific team nutritional needs for training and competition, such as on-site fueling options and sourcing, travel snacks, timing and sourcing of team meals, and menu development.
Collaborates with the DP2 Director of Sports Nutrition to ensure services reflect best practices and align with departmental and DP2 goals

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Mariruth Graham
Department Contact Phone Number: 603-646-5666
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Liz Fusco, Director of Sports Nutrition
Department Contact's Phone Number: NA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86246

Key Accountabilities

• Varsity Athletics – Individual and Team Performance Nutrition: Percentage Of Time 50%
• Dartmouth Peak Performance Integrated Support Team: Percentage Of Time 10%
• Tevens Center – “DP2 for All” Programming & Student Engagement: Percentage Of Time 30%