Powerade Performance Nutrition Fellow - Olympic Sports

About the Role

The Powerade Performance Nutrition Fellow will be immersed in collegiate performance nutrition, support the advancement of our program, and provide high-level nutrition support for student-athletes in line with the mission and vision of the LSU Performance Nutrition department. The fellowship will be for 1 year, subject to continuation for an additional year (2-year appointment maximum).

LSU Athletics is guided by core values: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. These values drive our work to create transformational change for our student-athletes, athletics community, and supporters worldwide.

Responsibilities

• 50% Medical Nutrition Therapy & Counseling:
  • Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), individual and team sport performance nutrition counseling, and life skills educational programming for assigned teams.
  • Serve as an active member of the Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating Task Force.
  • Collaborate on performance nutrition menu planning and development with the Executive Chef and Director of the Performance Nutrition Center.
• 25% Data & Operations Management:
  • Manage data for performance nutrition research, NoteMeal software, and sports science projects.
  • Oversee inventory and maintenance of 3 main fueling stations.
  • Represent LSU Performance Nutrition at recruiting events, tours, and presentations.
• 20% Department & Logistics Support:
  • Assist the Director of Performance Nutrition with department development tasks as assigned.
  • Supervise 20-30 student volunteer interns and Dietetic Interns (DI).
  • Manage home and away game day logistics as assigned.
  • Attend team practices, lifts, and games as assigned.
• 5% Institutional & Cultural Contributions:
  • Advance and support LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through participation in educational and developmental opportunities.
  • Contribute to creating a respectful culture consistent with LSU’s core values.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian credential.
• Ability to obtain licensure in the state of Louisiana upon hire.

Special or Physical Qualifications

• Ability to work extended days, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel may be required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Nutrition Support Provided

• Individual goal setting and comprehensive body composition assessments.
• Meal compliance monitoring and menu planning/development.
• Competition fueling strategies and performance lab analysis.
• Eating disorder/disordered eating screening and dietary supplement review.
• Performance nutrition research and policy development.