Sports Dietitian

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: Sports Dietitian
• Requisition Number: RE52912
• Working Title:
  
  Nutrition Coordinator/Sports Dietitian
• Department Name: 12F00:
  
  UKAA - Support Services
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 45
• Salary Range: $47,278‑78,000/year
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full‑Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  BS
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  2 years
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  Registered Dietitian, Food Manager Certification

Must be able to work a non‑standard work week Monday‑Sunday with some overtime and holiday work. Must be able to travel overnight.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

This position will oversee assigned fuel zones regarding proper food safety & adherence to UK Performance Nutrition Standards. It will be responsible for maintaining par levels and managing the budget of the Olympic sports fuel zones. The employee will maintain food safety standards from federal, state & local agencies, counsel athletes on calorie needs, recovery from training & injury as assigned by supervisor, supervise student volunteers & dietetic interns, and assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of student athletes in the context of athletic performance and health & provide appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy as needed.

• Registered Dietitian, BS in Dietetics (MS preferred). CSSD preferred.
• Yes, this position has supervisory responsibilities.
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  BS in Dietetics.

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In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.