Director, Olympic Sports Nutrition (Athletics)

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Director, Olympic Sports Nutrition (Athletics)

Posting Number

req22531

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

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Director, Olympic Sports Nutrition (Athletics)

Posting Number

req22531

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

Address

1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The Director, Olympic Sports Nutrition provides nutrition services to the Olympic Sports program. This program includes the clinical, food service and education/outreach services provided to optimize the health and performance of student-athletes. The successful candidate will embrace the modern model of college athletics, which emphasizes holistic student-athlete development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative approaches to performance enhancement.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with sport programs and the business office to identify streamlined efficiencies for meals, fueling stations, and all nutrition expenditures.

Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of student athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.

Develop and adherence to nutrition medical protocols.

NCAA site appointed rep for Supplements. 

Counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation.

Provide personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.

Nutrition Education for Teams, Groups, or Wellness Programs: Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance.

Recommend appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual team practice, and competition.

Oversee nutrition support staff, overseeing hiring, performance evaluations, and training. 

Collaborate with food service provider to develop and manage team meal menus and catering.

Coordinate nutrition for Olympic team travel (catering, hotels, airlines, competition). Develop and deliver nutrition education for food service personnel.

Develop and implement an individualized plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations and activities, workshops, seminars, and development programs.

Additional duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.

Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies: e.g., National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff.

Ability to problem solve and make decisions.

Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.

Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and procedures.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

Outstanding organizational skills, including a strong design sense and close attention to detail.

Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Big 12 Conference.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences.

Eight years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).

Previous experience working with Division 1 or professional athletes.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Athletics

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

9

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$65687

Grade Range Midpoint

$85393

Grade Range Maximum

$105099

Career Stream and Level

PC4

Job Family

Sports Medicine

Job Function

Athletics

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Mark Sakr

Director, Athletic Medical Services

msakr@arizona.edu

520-621-2043

Open Date

4/17/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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