ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SPORTS NUTRITION | K-State Athletics, Inc.

Manhattan, Kansas, K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to provide meals and snacks to student-athletes in order to enhance their health, fitness and optimal performance, and use evidence-based nutrition knowledge to assess, educate and counsel student-athletes. K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and invites applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our department through hard work, knowledge, and dedication. Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.  For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit  https://www.kstatesports.com For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit  https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/ This position is  On-site . Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in nutrition/dietetics or other related field from an accredited university or college Two to four years of experience working as a dietician in a professional/collegiate setting Must be a current Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Must be eligible for, successfully apply and receive a State of Kansas Dietitian License within one year of first day of employment Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information Demonstrate strong written and interpersonal skills with student-athletes, coaches and/or various other people inside and outside of an athletic department Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook programs Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in nutrition or other related field from an accredited university or college. Three or more years of experience providing nutrition/dietary services for a professional sport or NCAA Division I athletics program; Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Experience in medical nutrition therapy, including eating disorder counseling. Knowledge of food service quality and This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations. To be considered for the position, please complete the online application, and submit/upload the following documents: Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number and email address). Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.   Benefits: •Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans •Retirement plan (no vesting period!) •Generous earned leave plan – vacation and sick •Parental leave plan •Term life insurance paid by employer •Accidental death and dismemberment insurance paid by employer •Long term disability insurance paid by employer •Paid KSU designated holidays K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources