Director of Sports Nutrition

Director of Sports Nutrition – Fresno State Athletic Corporation Compensation and Benefits

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and within the umbrella of Sports Performance, the Director of Sports Nutrition will work closely with the Sports Medicine Staff and Strength and Conditioning Staff in supporting the athletic and nutritional goals of coaches and student-athletes. The Director of Sports Nutrition will lead, develop, and implement comprehensive performance nutrition programs supporting Fresno State’s NCAA Division I Football program with oversight of all 22 varsity sports teams.

As a member of the sports performance group, they will work to advance the overall objective of meeting the sports performance goals of all of the department’s intercollegiate athletic teams.

Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of effective management and supervision, motivation, and performance evaluation.
• Sports nutrition and the use of dietary supplements.
• The latest principles, practices and trends related to student athlete health, nutrition and health.

Skill/Ability to:

• Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion.
• Work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and project a professional attitude.
• Ability and willingness to support the diversity and equity commitments of the department.
• Counsel athletes on safe practices to minimize injuries, illnesses and in maintaining good health.
• Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.
• Counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, and supplementation.
• Continuously evaluate and develop processes that establish a collaborative, high performance, player first culture that supports athletes.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum of two years professional experience working with college age population, collegiate student-athletes or other high-performance athletes (i.e., Professional and/or Olympic athletes).
• Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

Applications received by February 4, 2026
, will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following:
1) their most recent resumé/vitae,
2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and
3) contact information for three professional references.

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

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