Director of Performance Nutrition

Job description

Overview The Director of Performance Nutrition (Sports Nutrition & Performance Specialist) provides strategic leadership, program development, and hands-on performance nutrition services for student-athletes. This position oversees the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive sports nutrition system that enhances performance, recovery, health, and safety across all athletic programs. The Director collaborates with coaches, sports medicine, sport psychology and counseling, strength & conditioning, dining services, and external partners to ensure integrated, compliant, and evidence-based nutrition services. Responsibilities: Program Leadership & Design - 20% Clinical & Performance Nutrition Services - 30% Team Education & Outreach - 20% Dining & Fueling Operations - 10% Travel & Practice Integration - 5% Staff Leadership & Delegation - 10% - Design, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive athletic nutrition system/program. - Develop sport-specific nutrition strategies aligned with performance goals. - Lead annual planning sessions with sport programs and performance staff. - Establish measurable outcomes and key performance indicators for nutrition servi...