Performance Nutrition Fellow

Job Title

Performance Nutrition Fellow

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in  20 varsity sports .

What We Want

The Performance Nutrition Fellow, under general supervision, performs program fellow duties supporting the Performance Nutrition program. Assists with planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs and services for student-athletes. Supports Performance Nutrition staff with educational programming, fueling operations, program administration, research, and development of nutrition resources. Works collaboratively with Performance Nutrition staff and other Athletics personnel to support program goals and student-athlete health and performance.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other: Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, University breaks, and other times as required by Athletics schedules and assigned program activities.

Responsibilities

Nutrition Education/Team Support

• Assist the Olympic Performance Nutrition department with daily tasks and comprehensive program development for student athletes and assigned teams
• Provide assigned team support and coverage including supervised individual counseling, lead team education, supplement education, and body composition testing/analysis
• Assist with the development and implementation of nutrition education materials and resources for student athletes
• Maintain effective communication within Performance Nutrition department and other collaborating performance and wellness staff members

Nutrition Department Operations

• Leads the management and operations of Fueling Stations including product inventory and ordering responsibilities
• Coordinates and directs student worker force for receiving, unloading, and distribution of product to Texas A&M fueling stations
• Assist with management of student worker force including scheduling, training, hiring, and advising on shift

Research and Analysis

• Assist Performance Nutrition Staff with researching current peer reviewed literature and industry practices related to athletic performance and performance nutrition
• Stays up to date with current relevant research and evidence based best practices related to nutrition and student athlete performance

Departmental Duties

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering Texas A&M's mission
• Strictly adheres to Texas A&M University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
• Demonstrates an understanding of NCAA rules and regulations around supplementation and banned substances
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Performance Nutrition Staff

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant sports experience required.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian (LD), or eligibility to obtain required registration and licensure within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or related field.
• Experience in collegiate or professional athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation  each month
• Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitmen t

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our   core values  which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.