Football Performance Nutrition Registered Dietitian

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Job Summary

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number:

41086

Job Title:

HEALTH EDUCATOR 3

Working Title:

Football Performance Nutrition Registered Dietitian

Salary:

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Job Summary

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number:

41086

Job Title:

HEALTH EDUCATOR 3

Working Title:

Football Performance Nutrition Registered Dietitian

Salary:

$5400 - $11,467 Monthly

Job Type:

Contract

Department Name:

3745-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Department Website URL:

www.uclabruins.com

Job Summary Statement:

Under the general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director of Health, Performance & Wellness and the Head Football Coach the Performance Nutrition Registered Dietitian for Football will assume leadership and responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the performance nutrition services provided to the UCLA Football student-athletes. Provide individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include: counseling individuals on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; providing performance nutrition education for health/wellness programs, and maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Incumbent will work with the Football Strength & Conditioning Staff, and Football Sports Medicine Staff to integrate their work into the UCLA Football program as well as the UCLA Health, Performance & Wellness Staff

Percentage of Time:

100

Shift Start:

variable

Shift End:

variable

Qualifications for Position

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Bachelor's degree in health/nutrition related field.

Master's Degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology or 3 year minimum collegiate or professional work experience.

Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate setting.

Demonstrated compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football and working knowledge of how nutrition integrates into the daily operations of the Football Performance Model.

Must have the ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly. Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations.

Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload. Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.

Skill in developing and planning nutrition care plans for athletes including goals, intervention and instruction.

Skill in obtaining body composition measurements and interpretation of the measurement to athletes, athletic trainers and coaches.

Knowledge and ability to analyze dietary supplements marketed to athletes, coaches and staff.

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, professionals, and administrators.

Proven skills in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions.

Incumbent must have excellent writing and oral communication skills to communicate effectively at a variety of levels including officials of the NCAA and Conference, administrators, staff, and coaches. Demonstrated writing skills to complete concise, effective and grammatically correct reports, policy statements, procedures and correspondence.

Skill at working as part of a team.

Skill at managing shifting priorities and changing pace of workload.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff.

Ability to critically review the professional literature on nutrition education, especially athletic health and sports nutrition.

Ability to evaluate research proposals, to analyze and articulate suitability and feasibility for implementation.

Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Have a thorough knowledge of nutrition programming. Ability to create individualized macronutrient profiles based on bodyweight, body composition, and performance needs. Have a thorough knowledge of NCAA division 1 football recruiting and a demonstrated ability to assist both the coaching and recruiting staffs.

Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

3-5 years' experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate or professional football setting.

College or NFL experience is strongly desired

Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including Microsoft Office, Max OS, Keynote, Pages, VISIO, XOS Video System, and database entry. Demonstrated word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy.

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:

Bargaining Unit:

99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:

03-25-2024

External Posting Date:

Quicklink To Posting:

hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=90179

Special Instructions:

This is a contract, full-time position with a targeted salary of $64,800.00 - $90,000.00/year with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan.

Contact information:

Number of Positions:

Special Employment Designations/ Requirements Per UC Policy

Conflict of Interest:

Conflict of Interest:

N/A

Critical:

Continued employment contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.

Driving Record:

N/A

E-Verify Check:

Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

More Information

This position does not require E-Verify check.

CANRA:

Is this position designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA?

Yes - Please have the employee sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Other Special Employment Requirements:

Position is subject to performance standards and other requirements of the University wide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures.

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