What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Dietitian position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Sports Dietitian
Requisition Number
RE54587
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/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.
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
06/11/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Sports Dietitian
Requisition Number
RE54587
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/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.
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
06/11/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Salary : $47,278 - $78,000