University of Texas at Austin·Austin, Texas
Provide individualized nutrition counseling and clinical care to student-athletes while collaborating with sports medicine and performance staff. Develop and deliver nutrition education initiatives and manage fuel station operations to support athlete performance.
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Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
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FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA
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Position Duration: Expected to Continue
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Location: Austin, tx
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Some travel is required.
This position may be required to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
National and international travel required.
This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours.
Team assignments may include Softball, assistant to Men’s Basketball and other sporting assignments.
This position is designated as an Administrative Officer and serves without a fixed term and at the pleasure of the President, pursuant to Regents Rule 20102 and the University’s Handbook of Operating Procedures 1-1020, “Officers of Administration.”
Texas Performance Nutrition (TPN) is a team of sports nutrition experts who value building relationships, making an impact, maximizing opportunities, and advocating for the athletes we serve.
We have a growth mindset and are world-class in all we do.
Fuel to Win: As a strategic member of the Performance Nutrition Team, the Assistant Sports Dietitian will represent our program values, connect and consult with stakeholders spanning student-athletes, coaches, and support staff.
This role maximizes sports performance nutrition, provides clinical care, and delivers nutrition education expertise to fuel University of Texas student-athletes to achieve the highest level of performance.
The vision for Texas Performance Nutrition is to be the standard of excellence in collegiate performance nutrition through innovation, individualization, and evidence-based practice.
We exist to fuel our student-athletes to win, at sport and in life.
Reports to the Associate Director or Assistant Director for Performance Nutrition, as assigned, with clinical oversight provided by the Assistant Athletics Director for Performance Nutrition & Clinical Dietetics. Each member of the Texas Performance Nutrition staff is expected to embody the winning culture of the University of Texas, communicating positivity, optimism, and a spirit of shared success. Staff are expected to operate with a growth mindset and hold themselves to a world-class standard in all aspects of their work.
Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, or related field. Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Two or more years of professional experience as a Sports Dietitian in a collegiate or professional sports nutrition program. One or more years of supervisory experience.
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range: $55,000 + depending on qualifications
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer [https://hr.utexas.edu/current-employee/compliance/equal-employment-opportunity-eeo-and-affirmative-action-aa], complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents [http://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/I9docs.html] to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 [https://secure4.compliancebridge.com/utexas/public/getdoc.php?file=3-3031].
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here [https://compliance.utexas.edu/asfsr] or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field and current Registered Dietitian status. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in nutrition services and possess strong communication and counseling skills.
Market context
Assistant Sports Dietitian roles in Texas typically seek registered professionals who can translate nutrition guidance into practical support for athletes and teams. Competition may be stronger for candidates with at least two years of nutrition-services experience, effective counseling skills, and sport-specific knowledge. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description here to save research time, then emphasize relevant athlete-support examples in your application.