Job Description
Performance Nutrition Dietitian and Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: April 9, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s): 1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2
Business Title: Performance Nutrition Dietitian and Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition
Employee Type: Admin. Professional
Position Details: The Opportunity: As the
Performance Nutrition Dietitian and Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition you will work within the WSU Athletics Department's Performance Nutrition program supporting the nutrition wellbeing of WSU student-athletes, as well as overseeing Olympic Sport Nutrition programming and implementation for assigned teams.
Your primary duties will include: conducting individual student-athlete performance nutrition and/or medical nutrition therapy consultation, conducting team/group nutrition presentations, developing and implementing the latest research supported performance nutrition and medical nutrition therapy recommendations, conducting individual nutrition related field analysis (i.e. urine specific gravity tests), and overseeing teams' fueling needs and services for home and away competitions. You will present on nutrition topics supporting optimal performance, healthy body image, and long-term wellbeing to student-athletes, coaches, sports medicine staff, and administration.
This is a
full time (100
% FTE),
permanent position. This position is overtime
eligible .
Monthly Salary: $4,800 - $5,200 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .
Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. Experience leading or directing the work of others. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Requirements: - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Licensed Dietitian within the state of WA within 3 months of hire
- Ability to sit for the Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) exam within 6 months of hire.
- A minimum of 2 years working experience in a Division I and/or professional performance nutrition program, in-patient and/or outpatient clinical setting, and/or academic setting.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications: - One (1) year of full-time experience working in a Division I and/or professional athletics environment as a registered dietitian.
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
- Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
- Experience working within and Electronic Medical/Health Records System.
- Work experience that demonstrates strong computer knowledge in Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience that demonstrates ability to work successfully with a diverse student population.
- Work experience that demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Additional Information: About WSU Athletics - wsucougars.com/
Area/College: Athletics, Intercollegiate
Department Name: Performance Nutrition
Location: Pullman, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
- External candidates , upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
- Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
- Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
- Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type: Full time
Position Term: 12 Month
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu .
Notice of Non-Discrimination WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator . More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement .
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