Nutritionist, Term

Job Description

Job Description
Please Note: This position is a part-time, term position.

This position is responsible for assisting the sports dietitian with daily tasks, managing the operation of
the fueling station, and developing team nutrition education as requested in support of the Vanderbilt
Athletics Sports Nutrition department. This is a part-time, term position that will provide sports
nutrition experience and individual professional development while learning about the role of a
collegiate sports dietitian.

About the Work Unit
Vanderbilt University's Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and
champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory.
Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private
school. The university fields 16 varsity teams (6 men's teams and 10 women's teams), 14 of which
compete in the Southeastern Conference.

NOTE: A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not
expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff
who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for
indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued
employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist sports dietitians with daily tasks as requested
• Manage the operation of the fueling station
• Make recovery shakes
• Restocking the fueling items
• Assist with pre- and post-practice optimal fueling
• Develop team nutrition education or other projects upon request from sport dietitians
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• High school diploma is necessary.
• Active pursuit of a health-related college degree is preferred
• Prior experience working in athletics is preferred

About Us

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.