The Core Values of LSU Athletics define who we are and what we do. They are: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. They are the support system that sustains our success. These values work together, constantly collaborating and combining to secure our future and drive our unending work to create transformational change – for our student-athletes, for our athletics community, and for the millions across the world who know and love these three letters. Forever LSU.
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 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 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 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 Director of Performance Nutrition; Attend team’s practices, lifts, and games as assigned.
5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of a respectful culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.
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 and physical.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.