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The Powerade Performance Nutrition Fellow will be immersed in collegiate performance nutrition, support the advancement of our program, and provide high-level nutrition support for student-athletes in line with the mission and vision of the LSU Performance Nutrition department. The fellow will provide nutrition care, education and resources for Football or Olympic Sports as assigned: individual goal setting, comprehensive body composition assessments, meal compliance, menu planning and development, competition fueling, performance lab analysis, eating disorder/disordered eating screening, dietary supplement review, performance nutrition research, and policy development. The fellowship will be for 1 year, subject to continuation for an additional year (2-year appointment maximum).

50% Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), individual and team sport performance nutrition counseling, and life skills educational programming for teams as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition or Director of Performance Nutrition; Active member of the Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating Task Force; Collaboration on performance nutrition menu planning and development with Executive Chef and Director of the Performance Nutrition Center.

25% Data management of performance nutrition research, NoteMeal software and sports science projects; Management of inventory and maintenance of 3 main fueling stations; Represent LSU on behalf of the Performance Nutrition department during recruiting events, tours, and presentations.

20% Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition or Director of Performance Nutrition with Performance Nutrition Department development tasks as assigned; Supervision of 20-30 student volunteer interns and Dietetic Interns (DI); Management of home and away game day logistics as assigned by Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition or Director of Performance Nutrition; Attend team’s practices, lifts, and games as assigned.

5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department diversity and inclusion initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of an inclusive culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, LSU Athletics acknowledges the impacts of implicit bias and structural inequity that can impede the creation of a vibrant and representative workforce. We recognize the benefits of diverse perspectives in leadership and of equity in the distribution of organizational resources and opportunities. Therefore, we are committed to eliminating barriers to create a better future for our employees, partners and community. To the fair consideration, employment, retention and advancement of qualified applicants, we welcome the unique contributions that individuals bring in terms of their education, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, spirituality, socio-economic status, ability, family status, veteran’s status, experiences, opinions, and ideas. Forever LSU.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field; Registered Dietitian credential; Ability to obtain licensure in the state of Louisiana upon hire.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Ability to work extended days, weekends and holidays. Travel may be required; Pre-employment drug screen.

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available).  However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address
   
Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.