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Performance Dietitian - Football

University of Wisconsin Madison
$60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition/Director of Performance Nutrition - Football, the Performance Dietitian - Football (Registered Dietitian) will provide programming and support to the University of Wisconsin Performance Nutrition Program, specifically related to Football. The Performance Dietitian - Football will assist with the nutrition budget directly as it relates to Football, including ordering and purchasing all food, supplements, and beverages. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the daily oversight of the Football lounge, training table, and all fueling products for all Football student-athletes. They will serve as a primary point of contact for providing consults, meal plans, and dietary assessments for all Football student-athletes, collaborating in the nutrition care process with Performance Nutrition staff and multidisciplinary Football support staff (Director of Strength and Conditioning, Director of Sports Medicine). They will also provide Medical Nutrition Therapy on nutrition-related conditions, including but not limited to: - Nutrient deficiencies and related anemias - Food allergies and sensitivities/intolerances - GI complications - Disordered eating In accordance with the Performance Nutrition program, the Football Performance Dietitian may be responsible for the creation of educational materials (including handouts, team talks, information, grocery tours/cooking classes promotion, etc.) and the dissemination of information to all Football student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The incumbent will evaluate all dietary supplements taken by Football student-athletes and provide continued education, and will participate in menu development and oversight for training table meals and snacks provided to Football. Responsibilities: Provides nutrition education and counseling including assessment and treatment plan design in a clinical, research, or public health and safety setting to improve health and wellness. 25% Evaluates nutritional needs and treatment readiness and develops, coordinates, and disseminates treatment plans for patients and their families in collaboration with medical professionals and other partners 5% Completes reports related to nutritional treatment, patient planning, and/or medical care according to established policies and procedures 25% Teaches patients and support systems about proper nutrition and helps develop strategies to cope with nutritional needs and problems 10% Recommends referrals, schedules logistics, and secures resources for patients to receive medical care or various program assistance 10% Participates in or conducts dietary research as needed to advance practices and principles 5% Develops and schedules operational work plans and may provide expertise and training and guidance to staff, the community, peers, and/or students 20% Responsible for inventory management of store rooms and warehouse(s), ordering, and procurement of nutrition products and dietary supplements Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's Degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or related area, granted from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. Preferred Master's Degree in nutrition or exercise physiology. Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible to obtain state certification as a Certified Dietitian in the State of Wisconsin as provided under WI Statutes 448.70 through 448.94. Minimum of 2 years of experience in nutrition counseling with emphasis on sports nutrition and in a collegiate athletic setting. Football performance nutrition experience preferred. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as: - Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; - Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits; - Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass. More Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/. Additional Information: Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s). How to Apply: To ensure full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than 11:55 p.m. CST on the assured consideration date. Your application should include: 1. A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position. 2. A comprehensive resume. 3. Contact information for at least three professional references. Finalists will be contacted before any communication with these references. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete. Contact: Tianwei Miller tm6@athletics.wisc.edu 608-265-4138 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Dietitian(HS018) Department(s): A42-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/SPRTSNUTR Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 308106-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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