NC State Powerade Sports Nutrition Fellow - Temp

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

PG195526TM

Position Number

10mfg6

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Job Duties

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

PG195526TM

Position Number

10mfg6

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Job Duties

The Sports Nutrition Fellow will gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in collegiate sports
nutrition within the NC State Athletics Department. This position will actively contribute to the
Performance Nutrition unit, working collaboratively with assigned athletic teams, coaching staff,
and support personnel to optimize student-athlete health and performance through
evidence-based nutrition strategies. The Fellow will be mentored by full-time Sports Dietitians
and will be ready to apply to full-time entry level sports dietitians positions upon completion of
this fellowship.

This position will work in collaboration with athletics to support the advancement of the program
and provide high level nutrition support for student-athletes in line with the mission and vision of
the department. The fellow will work within the scope of their training and under the guidance of
the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition to provide nutrition and hydration education
and resources to the student athletes. The position will complete a project related to their
fellowship under the supervision of their mentor.

Is Time Limited

Yes

If Yes, Appointment Length

One-year fellowship with potential for renewal

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• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
  

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Department Information

| Job City & State | Raleigh | | Department | Athletics |

System Information

| Classification Title | Temporary-Professional NonFaculty | | Working Title | NC State Powerade Sports Nutrition Fellow - Temp |

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

| Work Schedule | M-F 8am-5pm with nights, weekends and holidays as needed | | Other Work/Responsibilities |
The Sports Nutrition Fellow will gain a competent knowledge base and assist with providing the
following duties related to the NC State Sports Nutrition program. The Fellow will have various
projects and assignments related to developing this knowledge base and earn hours and
experience towards sitting for the CSSD exam. This experience will include but not be limited
to:

CLINICAL SPORTS NUTRITION

● Apply the nutrition care process to provide individualized, culturally appropriate,
evidence based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), education and nutrition counseling for
student athletes
● Engage in pre-participation physical examinations and utilize screening tools to identify
student-athletes at risk for nutrition-related medical and mental health diagnoses, such
as the athlete triad and energy deficiency, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome,
and other functional gut disorders, metabolic disorders and chronic disease
● Apply evidence based sports nutrition guidelines and MNT protocols for nutrition-related
diagnoses in collaboration with the athletic medicine team
NUTRITION EDUCATION
● Conduct sports nutrition educational sessions for teams, coaches, sports medicine and
sports performance staff and the broader athletics/university community as appropriate
● Instruct in the practical application of nutrition education via grocery store tours and
cooking demonstrations
● Develop nutrition education materials, web content and social media programs
● Supply nutrition education through high-quality training table meals, preworkout and
post-workout fueling, competition fueling and education directly from the plate during
individual meals or while serving in an advisory role
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
● Collaborate with dining services professionals on the planning, selection and delivery of
meals
● Set guidelines for menu planning and establish menu cycles to be implemented by the
dining services department
● Ensure that student-athletes with food allergies, religious preferences and clinical
diagnoses that require prescription diets have access to appropriately modified meals
● Set standards for and advise athletics operations staff on negotiating with food-service
providers for meal price and quality, particularly with respect to off-site meals
● Negotiate cost effective purchasing of NCAA-compliant products and supplements
● Provide food safety education for athletes and staff, especially as it pertains to the
storage and composition of food and meals away from dining facilities
APPLIED PERFORMANCE NUTRITION
● Offering team and individual nutrition education and counseling to enhance performance,
health and wellness
● Determining and developing applied performance nutrition strategies for individual
athlete and team training cycles to enhance overall performance and wellness
● Directing or conducting sweat and hydration testing, monitoring and education
SPORTS NUTRITION ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING
● Participate in program-wide strategic planning
● Collaborate on program and department initiatives
● Assign and delegate program responsibilities to student workers effectively
● Serve as an expert in nutrition science
● Demonstrate organization around billing and invoice procedures
● Monitor individual spending within framework of Olympic Sports Nutrition budget
● Adhere to all federal and state regulations related to the practice of dietetics and food
service
● Support a culture of supplement safety across the interdisciplinary departments and
sports programs
● Assess product selection and use for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
● Evaluate meal and snack provision for compliance with NCAA rules and regulationsThe Sports Nutrition Fellow will gain a competent knowledge base and assist with providing the
following duties related to the NC State Sports Nutrition program. The Fellow will have various
projects and assignments related to developing this knowledge base and earn hours and
experience towards sitting for the CSSD exam. This experience will include but not be limited
to:

CLINICAL SPORTS NUTRITION

● Apply the nutrition care process to provide individualized, culturally appropriate,
evidence based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), education and nutrition counseling for
student athletes
● Engage in pre-participation physical examinations and utilize screening tools to identify
student-athletes at risk for nutrition-related medical and mental health diagnoses, such
as the athlete triad and energy deficiency, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome,
and other functional gut disorders, metabolic disorders and chronic disease
● Apply evidence based sports nutrition guidelines and MNT protocols for nutrition-related
diagnoses in collaboration with the athletic medicine team
NUTRITION EDUCATION
● Conduct sports nutrition educational sessions for teams, coaches, sports medicine and
sports performance staff and the broader athletics/university community as appropriate
● Instruct in the practical application of nutrition education via grocery store tours and
cooking demonstrations
● Develop nutrition education materials, web content and social media programs
● Supply nutrition education through high-quality training table meals, preworkout and
postworkout fueling, competition fueling and education directly from the plate during
individual meals or while serving in an advisory role
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
● Collaborate with dining services professionals on the planning, selection and delivery of
meals
● Set guidelines for menu planning and establish menu cycles to be implemented by the
dining services department
● Ensure that student-athletes with food allergies, religious preferences and clinical
diagnoses that require prescription diets have access to appropriately modified meals
● Set standards for and advise athletics operations staff on negotiating with food-service
providers for meal price and quality, particularly with respect to off-site meals
● Negotiate cost effective purchasing of NCAA-compliant products and supplements
● Provide food safety education for athletes and staff, especially as it pertains to the
storage and composition of food and meals away from dining facilities
APPLIED PERFORMANCE NUTRITION
● Offering team and individual nutrition education and counseling to enhance performance,
health and wellness
● Determining and developing applied performance nutrition strategies for individual
athlete and team training cycles to enhance overall performance and wellness
● Directing or conducting sweat and hydration testing, monitoring and education
SPORTS NUTRITION ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING
● Participate in program-wide strategic planning
● Collaborate on program and department initiatives
● Assign and delegate program responsibilities to student workers effectively

● Serve as an expert in nutrition science
● Demonstrate organization around billing and invoice procedures
● Monitor individual spending within framework of Olympic Sports Nutrition budget
● Adhere to all federal and state regulations related to the practice of dietetics and food
service
● Support a culture of supplement safety across the interdisciplinary departments and
sports programs
● Assess product selection and use for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
● Evaluate meal and snack provision for compliance with NCAA rules and regulations | | Minimum Experience/Education |
● Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or closely related field
● RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
● Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential in the state of North Carolina or LDN
eligible | | Department Required Skills |
● Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or closely related field
● RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
● Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential in the state of North Carolina or LDN
eligible | | Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
● Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise physiology or a related field (The entry-level RDN
educational requirements will change from a baccalaureate degree to a minimum
graduate degree in 2024 | | Required License or Certification |
● Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or closely related field
● RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
● Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credential in the state of North Carolina or LDN
eligible | | Valid NC Driver's License required? | No | | Commercial Driver's License Required? | No |

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

| Anticipated Hiring Range | Hourly compensation up to a maximum of $35,000 over an 11-month period, with the possibility of renewal. |

Recruitment Dates

| Job Open Date | 10/15/2025 |

Applicant Information

| Quick Link | https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/223928 | | EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?

   • NCSU Website
   • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Radio / Television Advertisement
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other

2. * If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in nutrition or closely related field?

   • yes
   • no

2. * Do you have RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration?

   • yes
   • no

3. * Are you Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) credentialed in the state of North Carolina or LDN eligible?

   • yes
   • no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

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