Position Information

Posting Number 20112936

Position Title Sports Nutritionist

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department Sports Performance

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Lamar University Director of Sports Nutrition role is intended for registered dietitians interested in pursuing a career in collegiate athletics. This position will allow the opportunity to work with Division I student-athletes, while also developing administrative skills (Ex. budgeting, inventory, etc.). The position will work directly with all 17 sports teams and will serve as the preceptor for the Dietetic Internship Graduate Level Program on-campus, while serving an integral role in the Lamar University Athletics Department. Position reports directly to the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for operational management of Lamar University Athletics Market Basket

Nutrition Center.

• Daily food preparation for student athletes

• Frequent consultation with teams and individual student athletes

• Serves as mentor to student employees and volunteers

• Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts of current/future student employees and

volunteers

• Other duties as assigned by the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to collaborate with other staff members within the Lamar University Athletics department and the Lamar University College of Education and Human Development

• Must be receptive to feedback/constructive criticism and adaptable to a variety of situations •

• Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to process scientific research and communicate information to student-athletes effectively and efficiently

• Punctuality, work ethic, reliability, adaptable, professional, detailed

• Understanding and following of confidentiality/privacy rules and regulations

• Strict adherence to established NCAA , Southland Conference, Lamar University and Texas State University System rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally moves supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds

  Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the position summary and essential job functions

• Registered Dietitian (or RD eligible within 3 months of employment)

  EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience in a colligate athletic setting or comparable and desire to work towards Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics ( CSSD ) credential

  Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary Commensurate

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 07/03/2024

Close Date 10/03/2024

Open Until Filled No

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