Dietitian

EXPIRED

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing the high-performance sports nutrition needs for football, alongside of the Director of Football Nutrition

Conduct new athlete nutrition screenings, and follow up consults

Develop programming for weight gain, maintain and loss players.

Work as a member of the Football Sport Performance Team.

Work as a member of the Sports Nutrition Team, including attending weekly staff meetings, and collaborating on department policies, procedures, and protocols

Work closely with the Director of Operations for Football and Assistant Director of Operations for football for home and travel nutrition needs.

Assist Head Chef of Athletic Dining with menu planning and development for the all-athlete dining hall.

Mentor sports nutrition interns, graduate students, work-study students, and volunteers.

Manage football volunteer, intern, and work-study schedules, as well as orientating them to the fueling station

Coordinate game day fueling.

Attend meals and provide nutrition coaching.

Coordinate medical nutrition therapy for specialized conditions such as: anemia, celiac disease, diabetes, disordered eating, food allergies, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, injury, illnesses, etc.

Collaborate with the medical and performance staff for body composition (

DXA

) testing, conducted by the College of Health

Develop and present team sports nutrition education sessions.

Work as a member of the sports nutrition team to develop new protocols and update existing protocols based on current literature.

Stay up to date on new research in the areas of nutrition and exercise physiology.

Provide education on banned substances and supplements.

Understand supplement and feeding bylaws as defined by the

NCAA

and the BIG12.

Develop programs to assist athletes with life skills such as cooking, grocery shopping, menu planning and time management.

Assist with ordering for the sports nutrition department.

Assist in managing and restocking the football fueling station.

Problem Solving

Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

Ability to provide care to the population served.

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.

Ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including word processing, nutrient analysis, and spreadsheet software.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Ability to educate individuals with various levels of education and understanding.

Knowledge of nutrition-related order entry to include applicability of ordering pertinent lab values, swallowing evaluations, and inpatient/outpatient consults to ancillary services that align with patients’ nutrition care plan.

Demonstrated service excellence for patient and family-centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness, and a positive attitude toward all customers.

Demonstrated accountability with the rules for use and disclosure of patient/client protected health information required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (

HIPAA

).

Advanced knowledge of human physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism as it relates to clinical nutrition status, food chemistry, nutrient composition, and dietary analysis.

Knowledge of federal requirements set forth under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (

CMS

) Conditions of Participation (CoP) and/or Conditions of Coverage (CoC) in order to receive Medicare/Medicaid payment.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD) for a minimum of 2 years.

2+ years of experience working with athletes.

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (

CSSD

) or eligible.

Ability to work a non-standard workweek, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent time and priority management skills.

Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments/responsibilities.

Ability to work as an integral part of the sports nutrition team, football nutrition team, and football staff/coaches

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior

URS

service, may elect to enroll in

URS

if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from

URS

are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34

CFR

part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (

OEO

/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science or a related field, or equivalency?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you a Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * If not currently a Registered Dietitian, but in the process of obtaining that status, please explain, including anticipated licensure date:

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have 2 or more years of clinical/practical experience or equivalency?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission 2. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

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