Description

Basic Function

Provides appropriate nutritional interventions for student-athletes including, but not limited to, weight management, optimal body composition, management of diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, anemia, eating disorders and disordered eating, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, food allergies and intolerances, reducing inflammation, injury prevention & healing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides appropriate nutritional interventions for student-athletes including, but not limited to, weight management, optimal body composition, management of diabetes, hypertension, lipid disorders, anemia, eating disorders and disordered eating, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, food allergies and intolerances, reducing inflammation, injury prevention & healing.
Assesses and counsels assigned student-athletes and staff regarding appropriate and legal use of dietary supplements, regularly banned drugs, and restricted substances in compliance with sport governing bodies (e.g., NCAA, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, World Anti-Doping Agency, etc.) and the University of Wyoming Athletic Department policies.
Assists with maintaining up to date policies and procedures in the Sports Nutrition Department. Assists the director with fostering an environment focused on student-athlete development.
Provides education, schedules and administers DEXA scans for student-athletes; analyzes and discusses results on an individual basis. 
Assesses and analyzes dietary practices and energy balance of student-athletes. Creates meal plans and intake recommendations based on assessed student-athlete needs.
Collaborates and consults with the Director of Student-Athlete Well-Being and Medical Director/Primary Care Physician to identify and respond to at-risk behaviors; works together to develop strategies that respond to mental health and nutritional needs and participates in multi-disciplinary teams consistent with the needs of identified student-athletes.
Communicates with UW Athletics Physician/s, Sports Medicine and Sports Performance staff regarding consulted student-athletes and plan of care.
Assists the Director of Performance Dietetics with recruiting, managing, training, mentoring and evaluating student interns/work study to keep the High Altitude Fueling Station clean and stocked adequately as requested.
Assists the Director of Performance Dietetics with ordering, daily stocking, inventory, organization, cleaning and budget of all High Altitude Fueling Station products as requested. 
Consults with Executive Chef in meal planning (e.g., training table, catered meals, pre-game/post-game meals, holiday break training, competition fueling, etc.).
Stays up to date with current nutrition and health issue research relevant to the needs of student-athletes, coaches, and Sports Medicine staff.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. 
Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed.
 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

        Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology or related field.

        1 year experience in clinical, culinary or sports nutrition, or related experience (student experience accepted).

        Board certified Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD eligible (at time of hire) with the ability to obtain a Wyoming State licensure within 90 days of start date, or within 90 days of obtaining an RD license. 

Desired Qualifications

        At least 1 year experience working with high performance interdisciplinary (i.e., college, professional, Olympic, etc.) athletes.

        Experience working with an athletic training table and/or fueling station.

        Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).

        Excellent communication skills in both large group and one-on-one settings.

        Experience with budgeting in relations to ordering and inventory control.

Required Materials

        Complete on-line application and upload the following: cover letter, resume and contact information for three work-related references.

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HIRING STATEMENT:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/