Director, Sports Nutrition

Department:

UCF Athletics

 

The University of Central Florida, in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Director, Performance Nutrition for UCF Athletics. Under the direction of the Deputy A.D., Athlete Development and Leadership / SWA, the selected candidate will be responsible for the administration, organization, and supervision of a progressive performance nutrition department and oversees 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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research of best practices/protocols in the operation of a full-service training table and multiple fueling stations located on/off campus, as well as oversight of the daily menu/catering available to constituents in terms of quantity and quality of food;

• Research and collaboration with internal and campus entities in the continuing education and counsel of student-athletes on optimal nutrition and hydration practices to support health and performance;

• Research and educate / counsel coaches / student-athletes regarding appropriate legal / NCAA compliant use of dietary supplements, herbal supplements, and performance-enhancing substances, to include regular evaluation of NCAA compliant products to be available / consumed by student-athletes, as well as the identification of restricted and banned substances in compliance with governing sport bodies (e.g. NCAA,WADA, US anti-doping agency);

• Collaboration with coaching staffs and sports performance coaches in the analysis of energy needs / utilization related to each sport and the development of individualized nutrition plans (including fueling stations)to assist student-athletes in achieving their dietary goals / objectives;

• Collaboration with sports medicine staff in medical nutrition therapy to assist with the management / treatment of medical conditions / diseases (sport and non-sport related);

• Collaboration with sports performance and sports medicine staffs in the assessment and analytics related to body composition as a tool to track progress and re-evaluate nutrition interventions;

• Collaboration with the sports medicine team in the education and in-patient / out-patient programming for medical and psychological conditions related to body image and eating disorders;

• Oversight of meal card program and reporting of meal frequency and attendance of student-athletes related to their nutritional needs;

• Relationship management with food providers and related vendors, ensuring that student-athletes are getting adequate nutritional ingredients / products (food, fluid, supplements) maximizing health and wellness, to include the development of a menu labeling system providing a complete nutritional analysis of each food item served; and

• Oversight of the sports nutrition budget, including procurement and payment for all nutritional supplements, student support, and the stocking/inventory/organization/cleaning of fueling stations.

Due to the constituents it serves, position often requires work on evenings and weekends, in addition to potential occasional travel (team travel) as needed.

Position requires a Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Sciences, Registered Dietitian or a closely related field and two (2) years of related experience or in the alternative, employer will accept a bachelor's degree Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Sciences, Registered Dietitian or closely related field and four (4) years of related experience. Accreditation as a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and license/certification eligible in the State of Florida (ANSI-Conference for Food Protection) is required.

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Salary:

Negotiable

Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please click Here to visit their website.

As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando's Hometown Team.”
 

UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including: 

• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  
• Retirement savings options   
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance   

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.