Sports Dietitian
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 15, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Sports Dietitian
Requisition Number
RE45399
Working Title
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$46,806-77,226/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian, Food Manager Certification.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Shift
Must be able to work a non-standard work week – Monday – Sunday with some overtime and holiday work. Must be able to travel overnight.
Job Summary
Works with the performance team to educate football & Olympic sport student-athletes on nutrition for optimum performance. Provides nutrition education and outreach to student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Provides individual nutrition counseling & educational services to student-athletes. Develops menus, works closely with food service staff to provide nutritionally appropriate meals. Provides team talks; cooking classes; nutrition education & intervention at meal times. Supervises appropriate staff. Communicates with athletic trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, sport coaches, physicians, & student-athletes. Reviews and evaluates current dietetics literature regarding proper nutrition for student-athletes. Provides oversight of the Sports Nutrition budget relating to fuel zones and assigned teams. Oversees staff. Maintains food safety standards for Federal, State & Local Food Safety Regulations. Must be able to comply with all SEC, University and NCAA rules and regulations. Team Travel as requested.
There is currently more than one position open for the Sports Dietitian. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Dietitian, BS Dietetics, MS Preferred, CSSD Preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
BS Dietetics.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Sports Dietitian
Requisition Number
RE45399
Working Title
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$46,806-77,226/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian, Food Manager Certification.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Shift
Must be able to work a non-standard work week – Monday – Sunday with some overtime and holiday work. Must be able to travel overnight.
Job Summary
Works with the performance team to educate football & Olympic sport student-athletes on nutrition for optimum performance. Provides nutrition education and outreach to student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Provides individual nutrition counseling & educational services to student-athletes. Develops menus, works closely with food service staff to provide nutritionally appropriate meals. Provides team talks; cooking classes; nutrition education & intervention at meal times. Supervises appropriate staff. Communicates with athletic trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, sport coaches, physicians, & student-athletes. Reviews and evaluates current dietetics literature regarding proper nutrition for student-athletes. Provides oversight of the Sports Nutrition budget relating to fuel zones and assigned teams. Oversees staff. Maintains food safety standards for Federal, State & Local Food Safety Regulations. Must be able to comply with all SEC, University and NCAA rules and regulations. Team Travel as requested.
There is currently more than one position open for the Sports Dietitian. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Dietitian, BS Dietetics, MS Preferred, CSSD Preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
BS Dietetics.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What experience as a food service manager helped to prepare you to manage and maintain a fuel zone in a Division 1 Athletic Department?
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe an experience you have had that helped develop your communication skills with diverse populations.
(Open Ended Question) - * Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action related to nutritional services provided while employed as an RD or RDN?
- Yes
- No
- * How much experience have you had counseling NCAA Division 1 athletes with regard to energy needs and injury/recovery nutrition related protocols?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years
- * Are you a registered dietitian or eligible to obtain this registration by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Certified Food Service Manager's Certification or will you be able to obtain one prior to the start date (to be determined) of this position?
- Yes
- No
- * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
- Yes
- No
- * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
- Yes
- No
- * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you've been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A
(Open Ended Question) - * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
