University of Central Florida
Sports Nutrition Fellow
University of Central Florida - Intern
Orlando · FL
Nutritionist · Administrative Support · Athlete Safety
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Position is engaged in the administration, organization, and supervision of a progressive sports nutrition department, and manages meal operations / catering that supports the dietary and hydration needs of 16 NCAA Division I sports and 450+ student-athletes within UCF, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. As a valuable performance nutrition team member, the performance nutrition fellow will help execute day to day operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee student intern/work-study student population, including training, scheduling, and education
- Manage fueling stations, including product ordering, inventory, and stocking
- Develop nutrition educational materials & resources, including social media content
- Serve as a nutrition resource for assigned teams, coaches, sports performance staff, athletic trainers, food service personnel, etc.
- Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance, including grocery store tours
- Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of student athletes in the context of athletic performance and health
- Counsel athletes on the most favorable dietary practices for training, competition, post-exercise recovery, injury, illness, weight management, hydration, and travel
- Collaborate with food service providers to develop and manage team menus and catering
- Assist with menu development and quality control at Garvy Nutrition Center
- Attend team meals and actively coach student-athletes to educate and enhance student-athlete meal choices
- Assess and counsel student-athletes and staff on the appropriate and legal use of dietary supplements in accordance with NCAA regulations and nutrition related bylaws
- Coordinate nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine team
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology or similar field
- RD or RD eligible; Florida licensure upon hire
- Current or working towards CSSD credentials
- Previous experience with collegiate sports nutrition program
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays
- Effective oral and written communication, presentation, and nutrition counseling skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, time and priority management skills
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player
- Ability to work independently, take initiative & complete tasks with minimal direction
- Punctual, enthusiastic, self-starter
Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.
As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.
