Nutritionist, Term

Job Description

Please Note: This position is a part-time, term position.

This position is responsible for assisting the sports dietitian with daily tasks, managing the operation of the fueling station, and developing team nutrition education as requested in support of the Vanderbilt Athletics Sports Nutrition department. This is a part-time, term position that will provide sports nutrition experience and individual professional development while learning about the role of a collegiate sports dietitian.   

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 16 varsity teams (6 men's teams and 10 women's teams), 14 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

NOTE: A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist sports dietitians with daily tasks as requested
• Manage the operation of the fueling station
  • Make recovery shakes
  • Restocking the fueling items
• Assist with pre- and post-practice optimal fueling
• Develop team nutrition education or other projects upon request from sport dietitians 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma is necessary.
• Active pursuit of a health-related college degree is preferred 
• Prior experience working in athletics is preferred