Part-Time Sports Nutritionist - OPS

Department

Athletics, Strength & Conditioning-OPS

Compensation

$25.00 Hourly

 

 

Job Title: Part-Time Sports Nutritionist
Department: Athletics
Location: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
Reports To: Director of Sports Performance / Head Athletic Trainer
Position Type: Part-Time (10-20 hours/week)

Position Summary:

UNF Athletics is seeking a qualified and motivated Part-Time Sports Nutritionist to support the health and performance of our student-athletes. This position plays a vital role in providing evidence-based nutrition guidance tailored to the demands of collegiate athletics. The ideal candidate is passionate about sports nutrition, student wellness, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans for student-athletes in collaboration with strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers, and coaches.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group consultations to address performance goals, weight management, hydration, recovery, and dietary restrictions.
• Provide education on meal planning, supplement use, fueling strategies, and safe weight-gain/loss practices.
• Coordinate with campus dining services to enhance the nutritional quality of meals offered to athletes.
• Monitor athlete progress and make data-informed adjustments to nutrition strategies.
• Assist in pre- and post-competition fueling strategies, including on-site support during games or practices as needed.
• Create educational materials, workshops, and presentations to promote nutrition awareness across teams.
• Stay current with NCAA regulations and best practices in sports nutrition.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or eligible within 6 months.
• Knowledge of NCAA nutrition and supplement policies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working with collegiate or high-performance athletes.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, or related field.
• Familiarity with body composition assessment tools (e.g., DEXA, BIA, skinfold calipers).

Work Schedule:

• Flexible, with some evenings and weekends required based on team schedules.
• Hybrid or on-campus presence may be required depending on team needs and responsibilities.

Salary:

$25/hr. This is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible position.

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

 

 

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.