Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition
Posting Number: SP005366P
Division/College: Athletics
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics Misc
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
The Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition leads and manages a comprehensive nutrition program to enhance the performance and recovery of student-athletes during training, practice, rehabilitation and competition. The individual reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition leads and manages a comprehensive nutrition program to enhance the performance and recovery of student-athletes during training, practice, rehabilitation and competition.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Managing Performance Nutrition fellows/interns and nutrition students; managing performance nutrition research efforts
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Providing scientifically accurate and evidence-based sports nutrition education to student-athletes, coaches from 14 varsity teams and sport performance practitioners
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Analyzing and educating athletes and staff on body composition testing and developing nutritional strategies essential to maximizing performance including enhancing and monitoring current nutrition resources and support, developing and implementing policies and protocols that ensure compliance with NCAA and Big Sky rules and regulations
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Providing sports nutrition counseling to assist student-athletes seeking to change body composition for optimal health and performance, or who may have special dietary requirements
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Directing all day-to-day sports nutrition related activities; address a wide range of sports related injuries and health issues including eating disorders, weight management, gastrointestinal complications, diabetes, sports related concussions, bone breaks, stress fractures and soft tissue injuries
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Maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. The individual reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Internal Administration and Wellness
Required Experience:
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Experience in nutrition counseling and life skill development for athletes and coaches
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Experience with research of the physiological, nutritional, motor movement and training principles that influence athletic performance
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Building relationships with staff, clients and/or students
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Multitasking and managing several projects simultaneously
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Working in an athletic environment
Required Education:
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Master’s Degree in nutrition science, kinesiology or exercise physiology
Required Other:
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Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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LDN Certification by the state of Idaho (or the ability to immediately apply for certification upon hire)
Additional Preferred:
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Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications
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Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills with the ability to design and conduct a sports nutrition program through empirically supported interventions
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Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
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Planning timeliness to turnaround of projects, and a strong work ethic
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Ability to work withing framework of Federal (FERPA/HIPAA) and Idaho state laws and regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality
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Highly developed creative and organizational skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with a team of sport performance experts
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Understanding of and alignment with the Core Values of University of Idaho
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $51-65K or commensurate with experience.
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by 7/24/26 will receive first review consideration.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52104
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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