Posting Number: S11819P
Working Title: Nutritionist
Department: Athletics-Olympic Nutrition
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Hours will vary based on team practice, competition, and recruiting schedules. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to travel.
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
Posting Date: 03/20/2024
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 04/15/2024
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().
Classification Title: Dietetic/Nutrition Professional
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentials and be eligible for dietitian licensure in Georgia. Sports-specific nutrition knowledge and have experience working with high-level athletes in a collegiate setting. At least one to two years of related experience in a sports nutrition program.
Position Summary: The Performance Nutritionist will provide comprehensive nutritional services to the University of Georgia Athletic Association (UGAAA) men's and women's basketball programs. This employee will be responsible for performance nutrition education and counseling for individual basketball student-athletes. The employee is expected to collaborate with a range of UGAAA staff members (including but not limited to physicians, athletic training, athletic coaching, strength and conditioning, mental health, operations, academics, and administration) and a variety of outside foodservice vendors.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Knowledge of nutrition principles as they relate to health and human performance and have experience working with high level athletes, preferably in a collegiate setting. Experience with body composition analysis and medical nutrition therapy case management.
Physical Demands: Bending, stooping, seeing, lifting a minimum of 25 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card? : No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes
Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities: Meals, Snacks, Permissible Food and Nutrition Supplement Support 1. Organize meals, snacks, and permissible foods for student-athletes in collaboration with the Director of Operations for each basketball program. Practice, competition, and travel MIP Centralized fueling stations Team fueling stations Percentage of time: 40
Duties/Responsibilities: Education and Counseling
1. Serve as a performance dietitian Education – team talks, plate coaching, supplement safety Counseling – eating behaviors, illnesses, injuries, special dietary needs Performance – fueling and hydration plans, recovery nutrition, application of performance data 2. Manage and implement the UGA Performance Nutrition supplement policy3. Interdisciplinary work Collaborate and communicate with Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, Mental Health and Performance, and other departments within the UGAAA Percentage of time: 30
Duties/Responsibilities: Performance Testing
1. Organize and coordinate performance testing schedules
2. Operate the performance testing equipment DXA for body composition Refractometer for urine specific gravity Notemeal for dietary analysis 3. Analyze and interpret the body composition, hydration, and laboratory blood draw data Percentage of time: 15
Duties/Responsibilities: Professional Services 1. Oversee the Performance Nutrition volunteers and student workers2. Document performance testing data and individualized counseling sessions3. Collect pertinent medical documents (e.g., lab reports, DXA scans)4. Develop student-athlete nutrition education materials5. Attend and participate in professional development opportunities
Percentage of time: 10
Duties/Responsibilities: Duties as Assigned by the Director of Performance Nutrition 1. Coordinate performance nutrition services for student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs for the UGAAA, under the direction of the Director of Performance Nutrition2. Special projects related to performance nutrition as directed by the Director of Performance Nutrition
Percentage of time: 5
Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Sloan Vlahos
Recruitment Contact Email:
