Performance Nutrition Fellow

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; onsite role with non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and university breaks

Company

Texas A&M Athletics supports more than 650 NCAA Division I student-athletes across 20 varsity sports through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and student-athlete health and performance.

What you will do

• Support daily operations and comprehensive program development for the Olympic Performance Nutrition department.
• Provide assigned team coverage, supervised individual counseling, team education, supplement education, and body composition testing and analysis.
• Develop and implement nutrition education materials and resources for student-athletes.
• Manage fueling station operations, including product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution.
• Coordinate student workers by supporting scheduling, training, hiring, and shift advising.
• Research peer-reviewed literature and industry practices related to athletic performance and performance nutrition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant sports experience.
• Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian credentials, or eligibility to obtain registration and licensure within three months of employment.
• Ability to multitask, collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations concerning supplementation and banned substances.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or a related field.
• Experience in collegiate or professional athletics.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending account, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs, wellness resources, LinkedIn Learning, webinars, and professional development support.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for degree completion.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history check.