What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Athletics Performance Nutrition position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
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Position Title Director of Athletics Performance Nutrition
Location Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank No
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Position Number 022231
Department Athletics Office - 120000
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The mission of the Appalachian State Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations, as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. Appalachian State University competes as an NCAADivision I team in the Sun Belt, Southern, and MAC Conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working football performance nutrition
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Director of Athletics Performance Nutrition
The ideal candidate for the Director of Performance Nutrition position demonstrates a willingness to engage and provide nutritional education through a spirit of collaboration, through service, and effective communication with members of the High Performance Team of Athletic Training, strength and conditioning, and sport psychology, in an effort to provide a holistic student athlete experience toward lifelong development and growth.
Responsibilities include:
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Varies; Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range Commensurate with Experience
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 05/08/2026
Closing Date 05/24/2026
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 05/11/2026
Proposed Date of Hire 06/15/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Search Chair Email reederjb@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54194
Posting Number 201501775P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Director of Athletics Performance Nutrition
Location Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank
Position Number 022231
Department Athletics Office - 120000
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The mission of the Appalachian State Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations, as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. Appalachian State University competes as an NCAADivision I team in the Sun Belt, Southern, and MAC Conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition.
- Registered Dietitian or RD Eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working football performance nutrition
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Director of Athletics Performance Nutrition
The ideal candidate for the Director of Performance Nutrition position demonstrates a willingness to engage and provide nutritional education through a spirit of collaboration, through service, and effective communication with members of the High Performance Team of Athletic Training, strength and conditioning, and sport psychology, in an effort to provide a holistic student athlete experience toward lifelong development and growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct Performance Nutrition support to the App State Football program.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive nutrition program designed for optimal student-athlete performance, including assessment, education, and programming regarding the nutritional needs of Division I student-athletes. Serves as a resource/consultant to individuals assigned to coordinate and implement pre- and post-competition and travel meals; oversees menu planning for Athletics Training Table in conjunction with Campus Dining Services.
- Leads and conducts individual and team nutrition counseling and education sessions; develops effective, sport-specific nutrition presentations and educational materials for student-athletes; plans and implements the nutritional recovery process for select teams; testing and evaluation of student-athletes’ body composition.
- Works with sports medicine and sport psychology staff members to address disordered eating or other medical issues related to nutrition and/or body image; conducts nutritional assessments and counseling for student athletes with clinical nutritional needs and food allergies. Collaborate with athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and team physicians to research, evaluate,
- Recommend, purchase, distribute, and monitor permissible and effective nutritional supplements with attention to NCAA rules, regulations, and nutrition-related bylaws.
- Oversees training and evaluation of sports nutrition staff, including team sports, dietitian, and sports nutrition assistants and interns, while developing work schedules and program education; oversees ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, procurement of goods, and payment of purchases.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends with occasional travel.
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Varies; Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range Commensurate with Experience
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 05/08/2026
Closing Date 05/24/2026
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 05/11/2026
Proposed Date of Hire 06/15/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information Included
Search Chair Email reederjb@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54194
Posting Number 201501775P