Nutritionist II (Athletics)

Nutritionist II (Athletics)

Posting Number
req26153

Department
Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics, fostering, integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona Athletics Department invites you to apply to the role of the Nutritionist II.

The Nutritionist II will provide clinical, food service and education/outreach services provided to optimize the health and
performance of student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include individual nutrition counseling; team education; menu development; serving as a food and nutrition resource for coaches, athletic trainers, and sports performance staff; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Nutrition Counseling:

• Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of
  student athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.
• Counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training,
  competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity,
  disordered eating, travel, and supplementation.
• Provide personalized meal and snack plans to promote
  achieving short- and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.
• Meet with coaches and student-athletes in an individualized
  setting, provide nutrition counseling that will serve staff and
  student-athletes when they are on their own and not participating in a team
  meal or snack.

Nutrition Education for Teams, Groups, or Wellness Programs:

• Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics
  related to nutrition for performance.
• Recommend appropriate pre, during, and post-exercise fluids
  and snacks for individual team practice, and competition.
• Educate coaching staff and student-athletes on nutrition
  plans and why certain food or recovery items are needed during practices and
  competitions.

Food Service and Menu Development:

• Collaborate with food service provider to develop and manage team meal menus and
  catering.
• Oversee nutrition for team travel (catering, hotels,
  airlines, competition).
• Develop and deliver nutrition education for food service
  personnel during travel and while at home.

Professional Development:

• Develop and implement an individualized plan for professional growth
  and development including participation in professional organizations and
  activities, workshops, seminars, and development programs.

Medical:

• Develop and implement all nutrition related medical policies
  for student-athletes.

Other:

• Budget accountability and additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful
  and effective communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to
  plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive
  interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with
  individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional
  attitude.
• Knowledge of department related NCAA and Big 12 rules and
  compliance.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support
  value-added project.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Employees are frequently required to lift/move/transport up to 40 lbs.
• Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for more than an hour.
• Extreme Heat : Temperatures above 100 degrees for more than an hour.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advance learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, State licensure and registration required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• CSSD certified.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Health Care and Wellness

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
Depends on Experience

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
8

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.


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Career Stream and Level
PC2

Job Family
Clinical Services

Job Function
Health Care & Wellness

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
5/29/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Rachel Shedd

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Open Date
5/29/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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