Olympic Sport Nutrition Fellow

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Sports Dietitian Fellow assists with the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the clinical nutrition services provided to student-athletes. This person will help manage daily tasks of the fueling station, handle deliveries, as well as help with all game day activities within the Olympic Sports program.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Actively participate as a member of the University of Miami Sports Nutrition staff Sport oversight for at least one Olympic sports team – includes individual counseling, team education, travel meal guidance/ordering, supplement education, hydration testing, and body composition analysis for assigned teams; may include team travel Manage and supervise aspects of operations of Nutrition Center and assigned Fueling Stations including managing student-volunteers/interns/work study, product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution Examine and translate scientific research related to nutrition, athletic performance, and dietary supplements. Maintain effective communication with coaching staff, athletic trainers, strength staff and other individuals from the Athletic Department on any nutrition related matter. Serve our student-athletes with a positive, welcoming, and committed attitude. Collaborates with Nutrition Staff regarding athlete care and health related department programs. Suggests innovative oral and written nutrition education. Evaluates nutritional trends and supplement products. Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Assists department with dietary plans for athletes. Analyzes dietary supplements marketed to athletes, coaches and staff. Documents nutrition services provided and evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Perform additional tasks as assigned by department leadership

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Licensed and Registered Dietitian

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Commitment to the University’s core values

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary