Performance Dietitian - Football

University of Wisconsin System - Madison, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Madison, WI

Educational Services

About the position

The Performance Dietitian - Football at the University of Wisconsin Madison will provide specialized nutrition programming and support for the Football team. This role involves managing the nutrition budget, overseeing the Football lounge and training table, and serving as a primary contact for dietary assessments and meal planning for student-athletes. The dietitian will also engage in educational initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to enhance the nutritional care of athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition education and counseling including assessment and treatment plan design in a clinical, research, or public health and safety setting to improve health and wellness.
• Evaluates nutritional needs and treatment readiness and develops, coordinates, and disseminates treatment plans for patients and their families in collaboration with medical professionals and other partners.
• Completes reports related to nutritional treatment, patient planning, and/or medical care according to established policies and procedures.
• Teaches patients and support systems about proper nutrition and helps develop strategies to cope with nutritional needs and problems.
• Recommends referrals, schedules logistics, and secures resources for patients to receive medical care or various program assistance.
• Participates in or conducts dietary research as needed to advance practices and principles.
• Develops and schedules operational work plans and may provide expertise and training and guidance to staff, the community, peers, and/or students.
• Responsible for inventory management of store rooms and warehouse(s), ordering, and procurement of nutrition products and dietary supplements.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian credential required.
• Experience in sports nutrition or working with athletes preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop and implement nutrition education materials and programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with menu development and oversight for meal planning.
• Knowledge of dietary supplements and their evaluation.
• Familiarity with medical nutrition therapy for various conditions.

Benefits

• Open salary based on experience and qualifications.