Olympic Sport Nutrition Fellow

Core Job Summary

The Sports Dietitian Fellow assists with the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the clinical nutrition services provided to student-athletes. This person will help manage daily tasks of the fueling station, handle deliveries, as well as help with all game day activities within the Olympic Sports program.

Core Job Functions

• Actively participate as a member of the University of Miami Sports Nutrition staff
• Sport oversight for at least one Olympic sports team - includes individual counseling, team education, travel meal guidance/ordering, supplement education, hydration testing, and body composition analysis for assigned teams; may include team travel
• Manage and supervise aspects of operations of Nutrition Center and assigned Fueling Stations including managing student-volunteers/interns/work study, product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution
• Examine and translate scientific research related to nutrition, athletic performance, and dietary supplements
• Maintain effective communication with coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength staff and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter
• Serve our student-athletes with a positive, welcoming, and committed attitude
• Collaborates with Nutrition Staff regarding athlete care and health related department programs
• Suggests innovative oral and written nutrition education
• Evaluates nutritional trends and supplement products
• Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice
• Assists department with dietary plans for athletes
• Analyzes dietary supplements marketed to athletes, coaches and staff
• Documents nutrition services provided and evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing: Licensed and Registered Dietitian
• Experience: Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
  • Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
  • Commitment to the University’s core values