Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition

Working Title: Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition

State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300358 - Athletic Supplements

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 5/28/2024

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Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

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Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

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General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking an Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition. This position is a full time position with a comprehensive benefits package. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Autonomous management of nutrition services for primarily football, in addition to providing nutritional assistance to additional sports programs, including, but not limited to individual and team education, medical nutrition therapy, hydration protocols, supplement review & management, team travel, coordination of and presence at team meals, and oversight of the fuel station and budget.
Collaboration with sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletic training staff to optimize student-athlete care.
Collaborate with other Sports Dietitian with implementation of all-team education utilizing a variety of platforms, including social media initiatives, cooking classes/food demonstrations, grocery store tours, and development of print materials.
Assist with mentoring and oversight of student volunteers, paid student workers, and dietetic interns.
Contribute to a team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements and explore new opportunities to enhance the services of the department.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition
* RD or RDN credentials
* Experience working in college athletics
* Experience working with high-risk student athletes (eating disorders, mental health concerns, etc.)
* Experience with managing student employees and volunteers
* Positive attitude, strong communicator, and willingness to grow within the profession

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

EEO Statement:

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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