---
title: Director of Sports Nutrition
summary: Oversee nutrition programs for 22 varsity teams, counsel athletes on health
  and performance, assess dietary practices. Requires RD credentials and 2 years'
  experience in collegiate athletics.
published_at: '2026-01-22T12:11:00Z'
updated_at: '2026-01-22T14:53:26Z'
canonical_url: https://intercollegiate.co/job_posts/director-of-sports-nutrition-236437
tags:
- Football
- Sports Medicine
---

# Director of Sports Nutrition

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **School** | California State University, Fresno |
| **Location** | Fresno, CA |
| **Division** | DI |
| **Conference** | MWC |
| **Salary** | $6,167/month |
| **Experience Required** | 2+ Years |
| **Work Type** | Full-time |
| **Posted** | January 22, 2026 |
| **Apply** | https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/554604/director-of-sports-nutrition |

**Sports:** Football
**Departments:** Sports Medicine

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## Job Description

 

 

**Director of Sports Nutrition**  **Fresno State Athletic Corporation**

 

 

**Compensation and Benefits**

 

Hiring Salary: $6,166.67/month

 
- This is a full-time, exempt position.

 

The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time. A summary of benefit information can be found [here](https://auxiliary.fresnostate.edu/association/hr/association-benefits.html) (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will.

 

**Job Summary**

 

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and within the umbrella of Sports Performance, the Director of Sports Nutrition will work closely with the Sports Medicine Staff and Strength and Conditioning Staff in supporting the athletic and nutritional goals of coaches and student-athletes. The Director of Sports Nutrition will lead, develop, and implement comprehensive performance nutrition programs supporting Fresno State’s NCAA Division I Football program with oversight of all 22 varsity sports teams. As a member of the sports performance group, they will work to advance the overall objective of meeting the sports performance goals of all of the departments’ intercollegiate athletic teams.

 

**Key Qualifications**

 
 
### Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of effective management and supervision, motivation, and performance evaluation. Sports nutrition and the use of dietary supplements. The latest principles, practices and trends related to student athlete health, nutrition and health. Skill/Ability to: Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion. Work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and project a professional attitude. Ability and willingness to support the diversity and equity commitments of the department. Counsel athletes on safe practices to minimize injuries, illnesses and in maintaining good health. Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of athletes in the context of athletic performance and health. Counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, and supplementation. Continuously evaluate and develop processes that establish a collaborative, high performance, player first culture that supports athletes.
 
 

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the **Position Description** button above.

 

**Education and Experience**

 
 

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- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in Nutrition or related field.
- Minimum of two years professional experience working with college age population, collegiate student-athletes or other high-performance athletes (i.e., Professional and/or Olympic athletes).
- Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

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**Application Instructions**

 
Applications received by **February 4, 2026** , will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.
 

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

 

 

**Fresno State**

 

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

 

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

 

 

**Equal Employment Opportunity Information**

 

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

 

 

**COVID19 Vaccination Policy**

 

Per the [CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy](https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest/), it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities 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. Questions may be sent to [hr@csufresno.edu](mailto:hr@csufresno.edu).

 

 

**Supplemental Information**

 

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

 

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

 

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

 

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

 

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

 


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## California State University, Fresno Sports Medicine 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Andy Ward | Associate Athletics Director for Sports Performance |
| Kelli Eberlein | Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine / NCAA Health Care Administrator |
| Charles Young | Director of Basketball Performance |
| Martin Caine | Head Football Athletic Trainer & Associate Director of Sports Medicine |
| Kim Ward | Associate Director of Sports Medicine [VB, WTEN] |
| Joshua Anderson | Associate Director of Sports Medicine [FB, MG] |
| Brian Duenas | Assistant Director of Sports Medicine [WBB] |

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## California State University, Fresno Sports Medicine 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Isabella Quintero | Assistant Sports Performance Coach |
| Andy Ward | Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance |
| Kelli Eberlein | Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine / NCAA Health Care Administrator |
| Charles Young | Director of Basketball Performance |
| Martin Caine | Head Football Athletic Trainer & Associate Director of Sports Medicine |
| Kim Ward | Associate Director of Sports Medicine [VB, WTEN] |
| Brian Duenas | Assistant Director of Sports Medicine [WBB] |

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## California State University, Fresno Sports Medicine 2023-2024

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Charles Young | Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning |
| Isabella Quintero | Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning |
| Miranda Faucett | Sports Medicine, Trainer |
| Juan Torres | Sports Medicine, Trainer |
| Andy Ward | Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance |
| Kelli Eberlein | Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine / NCAA Health Care Administrator |
| Megan Rodriguez | Associate Director of Sports Medicine |
| Martin Caine | Head Football Athletic Trainer & Associate Director of Sports Medicine |


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## MWC Football 2024-2025

California State University, Fresno record compared to the conference

| School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
|--------|------------|---------|-----|-----|
| Boise State University | 7-0 | 12-2 | - | - |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 6-1 | 11-3 | - | - |
| Colorado State University | 6-1 | 8-5 | - | - |
| California State University, Fresno ** | 4-3 | 6-7 | - | - |
| Utah State University | 3-4 | 4-8 | - | - |
| University of New Mexico | 3-4 | 5-7 | - | - |
| San Jose State University | 3-4 | 7-6 | - | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | 3-4 | 5-7 | - | - |
| University of Wyoming | 2-5 | 3-9 | - | - |
| San Diego State University | 2-5 | 3-9 | - | - |
| University of Nevada, Reno | 0-7 | 3-10 | - | - |

_** Current school_


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## California State University, Fresno Football History

| Season | Head Coach | Conference | Overall |
|--------|------------|------------|---------|
| 2026-2027 | Matt Entz | - | - |
| 2025-2026 | Matt Entz | - | - |
| 2024-2025 | - | 4-3 | 6-7 |
| 2023-2024 | Jeff Tedford | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| 2022-2023 | Jeff Tedford | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| 2021-2022 | Kalen DeBoer | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| 2020-2021 | Kalen DeBoer | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| 2019-2020 | Jeff Tedford | 2-6 | 4-8 |