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Major Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Athletics, the Athletic Performance Nutritionist/Dietitian is responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing programs designed to enhance the diet and nutritional health of CSUN's Division I student-athletes. The incumbent oversees the daily operations of the fueling station to ensure athletes receive optimal nutrition for their training, performance, and overall health.
- Collaborates with coaches, sports medicine staff, and athletic performance to provide comprehensive nutrition services to all athletic teams.
- Conducts individual and team nutritional assessments, inputs medical information and data into appropriate databases, and generates reports as needed to help ensure student-athletes are meeting health and nutritional goals and objectives.
- Develop and implement personalized nutrition plans tailored to the needs of student-athletes; provide ongoing nutritional counseling and education to athletes to enhance performance, recovery, and overall health.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a program approved and accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The RD credential also requires completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited pre-professional experience program. Additionally, incumbents must possess sufficient experience to perform the assigned duties.
- Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Equivalent to 1-2 years of experience in sports nutrition, preferably in a collegiate or professional sports setting preferred.
- Experience managing a fueling station or similar facility is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Thorough knowledge of the principles of nutrition, dietary needs, and weight control; applicable state and federal regulations about the field including those regarding patient confidentiality. Working knowledge of nutritional care for specific medical conditions; general knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and channels of nutrition education and public information.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; assess needs and evaluate the effectiveness of diet and nutrition programs and materials; promote, organize, and conduct public meetings on nutrition; prepare, select, assemble, evaluate, and distribute nutrition education material such as pamphlets, reports, bulletins, exhibits, posters, films, and news releases; maintain records and prepare reports; work effectively in collaborative health care teams to address specific diet and nutrition needs; keep current with developments in health care related to nutrition; maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable state and federal regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other health center staff and representatives of the news media and other community groups; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse members of the campus community.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule - The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
- Classification: Registered Dietitian / 8130 /1
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4360 - $4888 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4360 - $8413 per month.
- HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
- This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
- The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.
General Information - Applications received through September 17, 2024 will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
- This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
- The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
- Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
- The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.
Advertised: Sep 04 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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