What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Nutrition Fellow Football position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
The Department of Athletics encourages applications for the Performance Nutrition Fellow for Football! The Performance Nutrition Fellow position provides sports nutrition programming to enhance the health and performance of elite football student-athletes competing for a highly competitive, Division I athletics program. Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Football Performance Nutrition with counseling football team members on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services; serving as a food and nutrition resource for student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, athletics support staff, food service vendors/representatives, and parents; providing or assisting in sports nutrition education for maintaining and promoting health and wellness; athletic food service operations and, maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice, individual and team nutrition counseling and education.
This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA.
This is a 12-month limited term position not expected to last more than 12 months from start date.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
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What We Require
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Please apply by April 8, 2025, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential/critical services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.
Job Summary
The Department of Athletics encourages applications for the Performance Nutrition Fellow for Football! The Performance Nutrition Fellow position provides sports nutrition programming to enhance the health and performance of elite football student-athletes competing for a highly competitive, Division I athletics program. Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Football Performance Nutrition with counseling football team members on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services; serving as a food and nutrition resource for student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, athletics support staff, food service vendors/representatives, and parents; providing or assisting in sports nutrition education for maintaining and promoting health and wellness; athletic food service operations and, maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice, individual and team nutrition counseling and education.
This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA.
This is a 12-month limited term position not expected to last more than 12 months from start date.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Maintain consistent presence at football events throughout the week by attending team meals, practice, games, etc.
- Assist in providing group team education.
- Assist in providing 1:1 nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and sports nutrition education as needed.
- Work closely with coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength staff, and others in the athletic department on nutrition-related topics.
- Assist in the oversight football nutrition food service operations, including pre, intra, and post practice nutrition, and outside vendors for gameday.
- Assists in inventory management including distribution, receiving, stocking, and inventory.
- Primary oversight over football nutrition student interns including scheduling and daily task management.
- Assist in development of nutrition education in fueling hubs and fueling stations.
- Document performance nutrition services and metrics, including knowledge and training of electronic medical record.
- Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to all department and university policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big 12 Conference and NCAA.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- The desired start date for this position is early June.
- The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Extended hours for practice and competitions/possible variable hours based on practices/competitions.
- Possible travel with the Football team.
- This is a limited term 12 month position.
- The starting salary for this position is $47,000.
- Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.
- Additional Athletics benefits include Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy. Supplemental camp pay: per Athletic Department Summer Camp Policy.
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
Be Statements
Be empowered. Be fun. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's degree.
- Current Registered Dietitian or RD-Eligible, (ability to obtain RD within 60 days of hire).
- Experience with food handling.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift over 50lbs.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Preferred Master's Degree.
- Desire to work towards Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics certification.
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Please apply by April 8, 2025, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential/critical services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.
Salary : $47,000
