Nutritionist

Job Overview Under the direction of Assoc. AD for Health, Wellness and Sport Performance, this position assesses and develops plans for student-athletes’ nutritional needs; follows and documents students’ dietary progress; provides dietary information to student-athletes. Essential Functions Works as a member of an interdisciplinary sports medicine team to assist in supporting student-athletes’ needs Identify and address student-athletes’ nutritional challenges Counsel on optimal performance fueling and supplementation Collaborate with other members of sports medicine team to provide education and student‑athlete support. Provides individual student-athlete nutritional counseling Formulate and dispense nutritional educational materials for team meal planning Provide team nutritional education and presentations. Provide counseling for student-athletes with eating disorders and disordered eating and collaborate with Team Physician, Athletic Trainers and other members of sports medicine team to support student-athletes Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor’s Degree Registered Dietician Qualifications Maintains appropriate confidentiality Possesses excellent communication skills Adheres to required documentation requirements and guidelines Awareness of NCAA banned substances, supplementation and drug testing policies Bachelor’s Degree Registered Dietician Certificates, Credentials and Licenses Registered Dietician Computer Skills Microsoft Office Equal Opportunity Employer Loyola University Chicago adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. #J-18808-Ljbffr