Sports Dietitian
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 15, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Sports Dietitian
Requisition Number
RE45383
Working Title
Nutrition Coordinator/Sports Dietitian
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$46,806-77,226/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian, Food Manager Certification
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Shift
Must be able to work a non-standard work week – Monday – Sunday with some overtime and holiday work. Must be able to travel overnight.
Job Summary
This position will oversee assigned fuel zones regarding proper food safety & adherence to UK Performance Nutrition Standards. This position will be responsible for maintaining par levels and managing budget of the olympic sports fuel zones. The employee will be responsible for maintaining food safety standards from federal, state & local agencies. The employee will counsel athletes with regard to calorie needs, recovery from training & injury as assigned by supervisor.This position will supervise student volunteers & dietetic interns. This position will assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of student athletes in the context of athletic performance and health & provide appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy as needed.
There is currently more than one position open for the Sports Dietitian. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Dietitian, BS Dietetics, MS Preferred, and CSSD Preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
BS Dietetics.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Sports Dietitian
Requisition Number
RE45383
Working Title
Nutrition Coordinator/Sports Dietitian
Department Name
12F00:UKAA - Support Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$46,806-77,226/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian, Food Manager Certification
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Shift
Must be able to work a non-standard work week – Monday – Sunday with some overtime and holiday work. Must be able to travel overnight.
Job Summary
This position will oversee assigned fuel zones regarding proper food safety & adherence to UK Performance Nutrition Standards. This position will be responsible for maintaining par levels and managing budget of the olympic sports fuel zones. The employee will be responsible for maintaining food safety standards from federal, state & local agencies. The employee will counsel athletes with regard to calorie needs, recovery from training & injury as assigned by supervisor.This position will supervise student volunteers & dietetic interns. This position will assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of student athletes in the context of athletic performance and health & provide appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy as needed.
There is currently more than one position open for the Sports Dietitian. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Registered Dietitian, BS Dietetics, MS Preferred, and CSSD Preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
BS Dietetics.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How much experience have you had counseling NCAA Division 1 athletes with regard to energy needs and injury/recovery nutrition related protocols.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years
- * Do you have a Certified Food Service Manager's Certification or will you be able to obtain one prior to the start date (to be determined) of this position?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a registered dietitian or eligible to obtain this registration by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * What do you feel are the most rewarding and challenging parts of working with populations that have diverse ethnic & social-economic groups?
(Open Ended Question) - * What is your personal philosophy regarding nutrition & how it should be used within and athletic population?
(Open Ended Question) - * What areas do you feel today's collegiate athlete's struggle the most regarding nutrition self care?
(Open Ended Question) - * Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action related to nutritional services provided while employed as an RD or RDN?
- Yes
- No
- * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
- Yes
- No
- * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
- Yes
- No
- * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you've been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A
(Open Ended Question) - * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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