Olympic Performance Dietician | Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina, - Assumes responsibility for the leadership, management, development, and oversight of the Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports. - Oversees purchasing and budgeting of supplies and equipment for the Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports. - Oversees inventory of supplies and equipment for the Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports. - Oversees maintenance of all equipment for the Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports. - Oversees and administers the development of a comprehensive nutrition program for Olympic Sports that focuses on injury prevention, athletic performance enhancement, and mental discipline in conjunction with members of the High Performance Team. - Communicate and collaborate with student-athletes, administration, coaches, sports medicine, and other support staff on a daily basis. - Oversees the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. - Oversees the operation of the App Fuel Station’s facilities. - Organizes and administers weekly/monthly Department of Performance Nutrition staff meetings. - Serve as a member of the department’s High Performance Team. - Attends monthly High Performance Team meetings (when available). - Directly oversees nutrition staff for Department of Performance Nutrition for Olympic Sports. - Develop strategies to ensure that student-athletes are instructed and utilize proper nutritional habits. - Facilitate integration of new sport specific nutritional strategies. - Develop strategies to maximize athletic performance while minimizing occurrence of injury in a safe, structured training environment. - Work in conjunction with the coaches to implement an inclusive nutritional program and implement year round programs. - Maintain a positive visibility. - Oversees the coordination of schedules and needs for App Fuel Stations. - Maintain continuing education according to the requirements. (Certification) - Abide by the rules as set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Southern Conference, and Sunbelt Conference. - Performs miscellaneous related duties. - Performs other duties as assigned. Registered Dietitian ( RDN ), preferred Master’s, and at least one year of experience working in a collegiate or comparable setting as a student, GA, intern, fellow, or staff role.