Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Contribute to the mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by providing nutrition services and support to football students-athletes. This individual, under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition and Head Football Performance Dietitian, will serve as the secondary contact, resource, and liaison to execute day-to-day nutrition operations for Football in coordination with the Head Football Coach and Football support staff.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a point of contact related to nutrition services intended for Football student-athletes including, but not limited to the following:
  • Dietary/nutrition consultations/assessments/screenings
  • Development and facilitation of team nutrition education sessions
  • Meal plan development
  • Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) on all nutrition-related conditions such as nutrient deficiencies, food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances, GI complications, preventative and responsive nutrition interventions related to injury, eating disorders and disordered eating, etc.
  • Perform and interpret results of nutrition, hydration, and body composition assessments
  • Research, evaluation, education, recommendation, and provision of permissible dietary supplements, as needed/appropriate
  • Grocery store tours and cooking demos
• Collaborate with the performance nutrition team, physicians, sports medicine professionals, academic staff, support staff, coaches, and multidisciplinary support staff (strength and conditioning, athletic training, etc.) to ensure an environment supporting optimal health and performance for Football student-athletes
• Daily oversight of football player lounge fueling station, training table and all fueling needs for Football student-athletes including:
  • Product management (ordering, receiving, storing, tracking, stocking)
  • Inventory control/management
  • Following food safety protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Lead supervision of performance nutrition students/interns (recruitment, training, scheduling, communication, task delegation, education, mentorship)
• Attend team meetings, practices, competitions, and other team activities/events as needed and/or directed
• Maintain proper documentation (performance nutrition metrics, individual and team education interventions, body composition assessments and progress, biochemical parameters, etc.)
• Monitoring and management of Football training tables and meals, in coordination with Football operations team, which include:
  • Team meal coordination (procurement, ordering, and receiving)
  • Establishing and maintaining vendor relations
  • Set up and tear down of dining area
  • Organizing team meal schedules
  • Meal alterations, as needed, based on pertinent player/staff feedback
  • Signage for meals
• Monitoring and management of Football pre- and post-game meals and snacks for home and away competitions, in coordination with Football operations team
• Serve as a nutrition resource for athletic trainers, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, medical staff, and food service personnel
• Participate in recruitment efforts by promoting the University’s performance nutrition program (Spartans Fuel) to prospective student-athletes and their families
• Develop nutrition educational resources for student-athletes
• Aid in the development and implementation of nutrition policies and procedures
• Stay current with food, nutrition, health and wellness issues and research related to sports nutrition, principally information related to Football student-athletes/collegiate population
• Provide written and verbal reports as needed and/or assigned to Football coaching and support staff
• Routine reporting of Football nutrition operations, interventions, and requests to the Director of Performance Nutrition and/or Head Football Performance Dietitian
• Other responsibilities and team assignment as designated by the Director of Performance Nutrition and/or Head Football Performance Dietitian

EXPECTATIONS AND SKILLS

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and credentialing requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Provide care based on standard Commission on Dietetic Registration guidelines
• Ability to meet Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements as established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and the State of Michigan
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to all department and university policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and NCAA
• Represent Michigan State University and the Athletic Department at University, state, regional, and national conferences and/or meetings as assigned
• Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, nontraditional work hours, extended periods of time without days off, travel
• Ability to work independently and as an integral member of the Performance Nutrition
  (Spartans Fuel) team
• Must possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, adaptability, initiative, and stress tolerance to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Possess strong time and priority management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Be able to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50lbs

Desired Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition/Dietetics and a minimum of one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in performance nutrition settings; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be a registered dietitian. Must be willing to work non-tradition hours and weekends, as needed.  

Desired: Master’s degree in Human Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent degree. CSSD or CSSD eligible. Experience working with collegiate and/or professional athletes for a minimum of two years.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Work Hours

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours and weekends, as needed.  

Website

WWW.MSUSPARTANS.COM

Summary of Physical Demands

Be able to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50lbs