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Director of Performance Nutrition

Utah State University
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
United States, Utah, Logan
Mar 12, 2026
Director of Performance Nutrition Requisition ID: 2026-10008 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Athletics Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Athletics Department: Athletics Training Room & Medical Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. Overview The Director of Performance Nutrition (Sports Nutrition & Performance Specialist) provides strategic leadership, program development, and hands-on performance nutrition services for student-athletes. This position oversees the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive sports nutrition system that enhances performance, recovery, health, and safety across all athletic programs. The Director collaborates with coaches, sports medicine, sport psychology and counseling, strength & conditioning, dining services, and external partners to ensure integrated, compliant, and evidence-based nutrition services. Responsibilities Program Leadership & Design - 20% Design, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive athletic nutrition system/program. Develop sport-specific nutrition strategies aligned with performance goals. Lead annual planning sessions with sport programs and performance staff. Establish measurable outcomes and key performance indicators for nutrition services. Clinical & Performance Nutrition Services - 30% Provide ~20 individual nutrition consultations per week for student-athletes. Conduct clinical assessments as needed, including: Body composition analysis Hydration testing Develop individualized fueling, recovery, and supplementation plans. Monitor and document athlete progress in accordance with best practices and compliance standards. Team Education & Outreach - 20% Deliver a minimum of 2-3 team education sessions per sport annually. Provide workshops for coaches, staff, and performance teams. Create educational resources, digital materials, and fueling guides. Dining & Fueling Operations - 10% Facilitate and manage the athletics dining service agreement. Oversee and coordinate operations of the Aggie Fueling Station. Ensure proper food safety, compliance, inventory, and quality control standards. Collaborate with campus dining and vendors to align menus with performance needs. Travel & Practice Integration - 5% Travel with teams as needed to support competition fueling strategies. Attend practices as needed to evaluate athlete needs and provide real-time support. Coordinate game-day nutrition protocols and hydration strategies. Staff Leadership & Delegation - 10% Demonstrate strong delegation skills to ensure efficient program delivery. Elite communicator and collaborator with exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build trust, align multidisciplinary teams, and integrate nutrition strategies across performance staff and athletic programs. Compliance & Safety - 5% Ensure all nutrition practices align with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. Oversee supplement safety, third-party testing, and education protocols. Maintain documentation standards and risk management procedures. Promote safe, evidence-based nutrition practices. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field. Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required. Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in sports nutrition, preferably within collegiate or professional athletics. Strong knowledge of performance nutrition, clinical assessment tools, and compliance standards. Preferred Qualification: Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) Experience with a NCAA Division I Athletic program Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Interpret and apply USU rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Establish programmatic goals, facilitate change, and implement innovative programs and services. Demonstrate knowledge and ability in the following: Coordinate the timely completion of multiple tasks. Work independently under general supervision. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Generate and follow verbal and written instructions. Provide excellent customer service. Adaptable to changes in the work environment. Work effectively in a multicultural environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Work varying hours including early mornings, late evenings, or weekends Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. College/Department Highlights University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 12/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10008/director-of-performance-nutrition/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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