Assistant Sports Dietitian, Women's Soccer & Softball

Position Description

The Assistant Sports Dietitian is responsible for delivering evidence-based nutrition services for assigned teams and individual student-athletes. Working collaboratively with sports medicine staff, strength coaches, coaches and other support staff, the Assistant Sports Dietitian supports health, wellness, and performance through education, medical nutrition therapy, food service and performance nutrition strategies.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assist in providing comprehensive nutrition services to Women's Soccer and Softball.
• Oversee fueling station operations, including but not limited to managing fueling station inventory, purchasing, systems, and product display/distribution.
• Develop educational handouts, multi-media content, and group education to promote health, wellness, and performance nutrition habits. Plan and execute enrichment activities such as featured products at fueling stations, cooking demos, and grocery store tours.
• Manage fueling station student assistants, including hiring and onboarding, scheduling, supervising, and mentoring. Assist in serving as a preceptor for Texas Tech University Dietetic Internship.
• Assist in providing nutrition support for training and competition fueling, including but not limited to practice fueling/hydration, meal management, and gameday nutrition operations.
• Assist with specific nutrition team meals, including menu development, collaboration with sport staff, and presence/plate coaching as able.
• Perform body composition assessment and analysis for student-athletes and provide 1:1 counseling as appropriate.
• Maintain budget tracking and communication with the Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Assist with recruit talks as appropriate for the sport and within the sports nutrition department's abilities.
• Maintain open, ongoing communication with Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition, sports nutrition staff, sport coaches, strength staff, sports medicine staff, and team physicians.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition.
• Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree. One or more years of experience in sports nutrition or a related field.
• Ability to work a flexible, non-standard schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, or move up to 40 pounds.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field. Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), or RD-eligible within six months of hire. Will be expected to obtain a Texas dietitian license (LD).

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with various populations and demonstrated alignment with the University's strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.