Performance Nutrition Fellow

1 month ago


Orlando, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time
Position is engaged in the administration, organization, and supervision of a progressive sports nutrition department, and manages meal operations / catering that supports the dietary and hydration needs of 16 NCAA Division I sports and 450+ student-athletes within UCF, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. As a valuable performance nutrition team member, the performance nutrition fellow will help execute day to day operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversee student intern/work-study student population, including training, scheduling, and education
  • Manage fueling stations, including product ordering, inventory, and stocking
  • Develop nutrition educational materials & resources, including social media content
  • Serve as a nutrition resource for assigned teams, coaches, sports performance staff, athletic trainers, food service personnel, etc.
  • Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance, including grocery store tours
  • Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of student athletes in the context of athletic performance and health
  • Counsel athletes on the most favorable dietary practices for training, competition, post-exercise recovery, injury, illness, weight management, hydration, and travel
  • Collaborate with food service providers to develop and manage team menus and catering
  • Assist with menu development and quality control at Garvy Nutrition Center
  • Attend team meals and actively coach student-athletes to educate and enhance student-athlete meal choices
  • Assess and counsel student-athletes and staff on the appropriate and legal use of dietary supplements in accordance with NCAA regulations and nutrition related bylaws
  • Coordinate nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine team

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology or similar field
  • RD or RD eligible; Florida licensure upon hire
  • Current or working towards CSSD credentials
  • Previous experience with collegiate sports nutrition program
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays
  • Effective oral and written communication, presentation, and nutrition counseling skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, time and priority management skills
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative & complete tasks with minimal direction
  • Punctual, enthusiastic, self-starter

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position often requires work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
As a UCF Athletics staff member, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.
Note: The person selected for this position will be employed by the UCF Athletics Association, Inc., which is a direct support organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida.
UCF Athletics is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity of thought and fosters an environment that is welcoming, accessible, and supportive for all members of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
As a member of the Big 12 Conference, we aim to provide the best services for our student-athletes and experiences for our fans. We are committed to enhancing the reputation and visibility of the University of Central Florida, which is consistently ranked as one of the top 20 innovative institutions in the country. We strive to be Florida's pre-eminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as Orlando's Hometown Team.

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