Performance Dietitian

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Athletics Director of Performance Nutrition, Olympic Sports and Basketballs, the Performance Dietitian will assist in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the performance nutrition services provided to UCLA intercollegiate student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include: Providing individual medical nutrition therapy, team and departmental educational presentations to enhance the performance of competitive collegiate student -athletes to athletes belonging to Intercollegiate Athletic teams. Coordinate nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine/sports science team; Athletic Trainers, Physicians, Athletic Performance Coaches, Coaches, Team Psychologists and other Athletic Department personnel. Address nutrition-related logistical challenges to performance, such as dining hall nutrition, hydration, grocery store shopping, as well as travel nutrition. Coordinating the performance fueling program with travel and operations, input on travel snacks, hydration, and meal suggestions. Provide periodical educational cooking classes for student-athletes. Participate in patient care meetings and collaborate with Health Performance and Wellness Staff regarding individual athlete care and health related department programs. Must possess ability to adhere to and comply with Department, University, NCAA and Big Ten rules and regulations

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate setting. (Required)
2-3 years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate or professional setting. (Preferred)
Demonstrated compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and ServSafe food service standards. (Required)
Skill in providing medical nutrition therapy for individual patients with a spectrum of nutrition concerns utilizing specialized knowledge unique to the sports medicine discipline. Ability to document clinical encounters in students’ electronic medical record. (Required)
Skill at managing shifting priorities and changing pace of workload. Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, professionals, and administration (Required)
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff. (Required)
Knowledge of and ability to follow NCAA rules and regulations. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education/experience (Required)
Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology. (Preferred)
Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). (Required)
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). (Preferred)