Olympic Performance Dietician

About the Role

Assumes responsibility for the leadership, management, development, and oversight of the Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports.

• Oversees purchasing and budgeting of supplies and equipment for the Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports.
• Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment for the Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports.
• Oversees maintenance of all equipment for the Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports.
• Oversees and administers the development of a comprehensive nutrition program for Olympic Sports that focuses on injury prevention, athletic performance enhancement, and mental discipline in conjunction with members of the High Performance Team.
• Communicates and collaborates with student-athletes, administration, coaches, sports medicine, and other support staff on a daily basis.
• Oversees the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversees the operation of the App Fuel Station’s facilities.
• Organizes and administers weekly/monthly Department of Performance Nutrition staff meetings.
• Serves as a member of the department’s High Performance Team and attends monthly High Performance Team meetings (when available).
• Directly oversees nutrition staff for Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports.
• Develops strategies to ensure that student-athletes are instructed and utilize proper nutritional habits.
• Facilitates integration of new sport-specific nutritional strategies.
• Develops strategies to maximize athletic performance while minimizing occurrence of injury in a safe, structured training environment.
• Works in conjunction with the coaches to implement an inclusive nutritional program and year-round programs.
• Maintains a positive visibility.
• Oversees the coordination of schedules and needs for App Fuel Stations.
• Maintains continuing education according to certification requirements.
• Abides by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Southern Conference, and Sunbelt Conference.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RDN), preferred Master’s degree.
• At least one year of experience working in a collegiate or comparable setting as a student, GA, intern, fellow, or staff role.

About Appalachian State University

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Appalachian State University has built a national reputation for providing outstanding academics. With a student/faculty ratio of 17:1 and an average class size of 25, faculty members are able to take a personal interest in student progress, often becoming mentors, advisers, and friends—even tennis partners. That can only happen in a close-knit community.

Nestled at the base of Howard's Knob, the university is located in downtown Boone, NC (year-round population 15,000), a small town which thrives as one of the Southeast's premier tourism and outdoor recreation destinations. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest provide a beautiful natural setting with unlimited possibilities for outdoor adventure.

Appalachian is a public institution and part of The University of North Carolina System.