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\ \ Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition\ \ Department: 3670001110 K-State Athletics Inc (Agcy)\ Job no: 517673\ Employment type: Athletics\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Health Profession, Athletics, Nutrition\ Pay Grade: 001\ \ \ About This Role:\ K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition, which is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position.\ \ An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

• Plan, develop, implement, track, evaluate and manage nutrition services provided to student-athletes;
• Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of student-athletes as it relates to athletic performance and optimal health;
• Implement an ongoing program assessment to determine the effectiveness of the dietary nutrition program and services provided and recommend innovative methods of advancement;
• Must have strong clinical skills in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, lipid management, eating disorders, weight management, and other diagnoses, as well as sound knowledge of performance enhancement principles and strategies;
• Coordinate with athletic trainers, sport psychologist, strength and conditioning staff and team physicians to: (1) properly advise student-athletes and coaching staff regarding optimal nutrition needs for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel and supplementation; (2) address nutritional challenges to performance, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion and iron-deficiency anemia, etc.; (3) provide and maintain nutrition (including away game support) and nutritional issues affecting student-athletes;
• Work closely with food service staff to provide sound nutritional meals specific to the goals of individual student-athletes and teams.
• Provide nutrition education and outreach to student-athletes, teams, coaches, and staff; and
• Continually research the latest innovations and developments in sports nutrition field.

\ Why Join Us:\ K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with student-athletes and wants to become a member of our staff to help advance our Sports Diet & Nutrition Program through hard work, knowledge, and dedication. Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other. For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com\ For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/\ Kansas State University has been named a 2022 Top Employer by DiversityJobs.com for a third consecutive year. The 2021 annual survey by Forbes magazine, \"America\'s Best Employers by State List,\" finds Kansas State University rates among the Top 3 employers in the state and is the best university employer in Kansas.\ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The U iversity is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}\ \ What You\'ll Need to Succeed:\ Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in nutrition/dietetics or other related field from an accredited university or college
• Must be a current Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Two to four years of experience working as a dietician in a professional/collegiate setting
• Demonstrate strong written and interpersonal skills with student-athletes, coaches and/or various other people inside and outside of an athletic department
• Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Access and Outlook programs

\ Preferred Qualifications:

Master\'s Degree in nutrition or other related field from an accredited university or college

Three or more years of experience providing nutrition/dietary services for a professional sport or NCAA Division I athletics program

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

Experience in medical nutrition therapy, including eating disorder counseling

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