Tulane University Looking for Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition Full Time

Athletics
Location:  New Orleans, LA

Summary
The Assistant Director of Sport Nutrition will assist in
all aspects of the Sports Nutrition program for Tulane Athletics as directed by the Director. The Assistant will oversee the nutritional
needs of assigned teams with functions including, but not limited to: nutrition counseling, team education, meal planning, and body
composition testing. The Assistant will collaborate with coaches, athletic trainers, strength coaches and other support staff as a part of a
sport specific performance team to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to student-athlete well-being.
Required Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Conduct dietary assessments and counseling for Tulane student-athletes
• Facilitate and develop nutrition education sessions and materials/resources for student athletes and sport teams
• Analyze
  and/or conduct student-athlete body composition assessments
• Promote Tulane Athletics through public engagement including
  but not limited to research collaboration, speaking engagements, and community outreach 
• Planning meals for team travel
  competitions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary student-athlete service teams and campus dining affiliates 
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and vendors
• Adapt to a flexible work
  schedule including nights and weekends 
• Ability to travel with sport teams for away contests as needed
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines as it relates to communication of student-athlete health status regarding sport participation 
• Knowledge of NCAA and American Athletic Conference rules and regulations

NCAA
Related:

Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with
university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the
Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting
when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately. Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.
Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 

• Conduct dietary assessments and counseling for Tulane student-athletes
• Facilitate and develop nutrition education sessions and
  materials/resources for student athletes and sport teams
• Analyze and/or conduct student-athlete body composition assessments
• Promote Tulane Athletics through public engagement including but not limited to research collaboration, speaking engagements,
  and community outreach 
• Planning meals for team travel competitions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary
  student-athlete service teams and campus dining affiliates 
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators,
  student athletes and vendors
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends 
• Ability to travel with
  sport teams for away contests as needed
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines as it relates to communication of student-athlete health
  status regarding sport participation 
• Knowledge of NCAA and American Athletic Conference rules and regulations

NCAA
Related:
Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university,
conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic
Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when
necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately. Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.
Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and
regulations.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related
  area
• Registered Dietitian with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration-

 Experience
working within a collegiate sport nutrition setting

• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Louisiana 90 days after hire

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

• Registered Dietitian with active status through the Commission on
  Dietetic Registration-

 Experience working within a collegiate sport nutrition setting

• Licensed Dietitian in the state of
  Louisiana 90 days after hire
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of
  Louisiana 90 days after hire
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree 
• Experience at a NCAA Division I institution

• Master’s Degree 
• Experience at a NCAA Division I institution
• Experience at a NCAA Division I institution

Compensation
Information
This position is classified as “exempt, salaried” and is assigned to pay grade 24. Tulane offers a variety of options to
enhance your health and well-being so that
you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane
as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our
Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and
what to expect.

How to Apply:
 
This position will close on 04/12/2024
 
Please Note:
Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations
and booster shots.
 
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Tulane University is committed to creating a community
and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and
Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to
fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.
 
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reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing
this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone
at 504-865-4748 or email [email protected].