ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE NUTRITION - University of Washington

Req #: 236236 Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Posting Date: 07/01/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 07/08/2024 Salary: $6,084 - $6,521 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119\_a11y.pdf) Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an **IMPACT** by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in **GROWTH** through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a **COMMUNITY** who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that **INCLUSION** means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all. With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities. For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard. ( https://gohuskies.com/sports/2023/8/26/ica-candidate-dashboard.aspx) **Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition.** In collaboration with athletic trainers, team physicians, sports psychologists, and strength and conditioning coaches, and in support of coaches, athletics administrators and department personnel, the Associate Director of Performance Nutrition will work with the Director of Performance Nutrition to manage and deliver comprehensive nutritional services to approximately 650 student-athletes on 22 varsity athletic teams. The Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition will work directly with the Director of Performance Nutrition to perform the following: **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** - Direct nutrition services for a variety of assigned Olympic sports. This includes executing team nutrition programming, plus managing a large case load of student-athletes (SA) and their individual medical and performance nutrition care. Conduct SA nutrition screenings and manage follow-up nutrition plans and planning. Conduct individual medical nutrition therapy for diagnoses such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, type 1 diabetes, stress fractures and bone health, celiac disease, severe food allergies, body composition management and interventions, pre- and post-surgical management, illness, eating disorders, REDs, disordered eating, and PCOS, among others. Educate on and review the appropriateness of SA supplement plans, including vitamins, minerals, and ergogenic aids, while staying within NCAA, anti-doping, and UW supplement guidelines. (60%) - Assist the Nutrition Operations Coordinator in their role of managing student workers in the Performance Nutrition Center, learning how to recruit, train, and schedule workers. (5%) - Lead nutrition-focused sport science and data initiatives with assigned teams, including hydration, sweat rate, and body composition testing, while utilizing apps to help educate SAs and monitor their goals. Create reports to share data-led recommendations with the sport performance team. (10%) - Work collaboratively with the team physicians and other allied health care professionals. Actively participate in medical and staff meetings. (5%) - Ensure accurate and thorough record keeping and documentation. Assist with other nutrition and administrative duties as assigned. Adhere to and carry out established policies and procedures. (5%) - Attend training table meals to provide nutrition coaching for student-athletes during meal service. (6%) - Serve as an expert resource for athletic teams for year-round menu planning, pre/post-game menu planning, and planning with hotel catering departments and restaurants for both home and away events. (6%) - Assist the Director of Performance Nutrition in mentoring and managing performance nutrition fellows and dietetic interns. (3%) This position requires compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies: e.g., National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regarding banned drugs and restricted substances. Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, the State of Washington, and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** Master's degree in dietetics, food sciences, nutrition, and/or exercise physiology. Registered Dietitian (RD) and registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** Specific work experience and knowledge as a Sports Dietitian with NCAA Division 1 athletics and/or professional sports teams. **Desired Qualifications:** - Certification/Licensure as required by state of practice. - Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). - Experience with body composition (DXA) and hydration testing (USG and sweat rate). - Knowledge of complementary medicine, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements with respect to NCAA and WADA guidelines. - Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team. - State Food Worker Card and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safe food service practices. - Demonstrated competence in nutrient analysis and meal planning. - Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diet planning and implementation. - Possess excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills. - Possess knowledge of signs and symptoms of eating disorder/disordered eating and be able to make recommendations to the medical team and the student-athlete. **Application Process:** The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.