Job Description
Sports Nutrition Fellow
Position Number: 14401
Department: ATH Strength Training
Department Homepage:
Advertising Department: STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Division: Athletics
Classification Title
Competency Level:b1 - Contributing
Number of Vacancies: 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): .75
Hourly Salary Rate/Range: $20.00
Work Schedule: Varies
Position Location (City): Greenville
Position Type: Temporary Staff
Job Category: Staff - Temporary
Primary Function of Organizational Unit The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes' academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.
Job Duties: East Carolina University is seeking to fill a fellowship position within the Sports Nutrition Department. This is a eleven-month paid position that will have the opportunity to manage their own teams while learning from the Director of Sports Nutrition. This position will include clinical, food service and education services provided to student-athletes to optimize their health and performance.
Actively participate as a member of the East Carolina University Sports Nutrition Staff
Sport oversight for assigned teams, including menu planning, team talks, body composition testing, practice attendance, supplement reviews, etc.
Provide nutrition counseling and educational services to student athletes
Develop effective sport-specific nutrition education presentations and handout materials
Maintain ongoing communications with coaching staffs, strength & conditioning staff, athletic trainers, and administration regarding nutritional issues affecting student athletes.
Supervise and train student volunteers and dietetic interns
Work effectively with a culturally diverse community and advance the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion
Perform duties with professional conduct, confidentiality, fiscal responsibility and a commitment to student-athlete well-being
Abide by all written policies, procedures and guidelines of East Carolina University, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ), and all applicable conferences or associations
Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, Pirate Club and University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition dietetics or public health nutrition; or completion of an ADA Dietetic internship with ADA Commission. Eligibility for Dietetic Registration preferred. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, staff, and the general public
Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as may be required by the particular demands of various sports
License or Certification Required by the Department
Registered dietitian preferred (or RD eligible)
Ability to obtain RD license in North Carolina within 3 months of hire
Special Instructions to Applicant Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date indicated.
Job Open Date: 01/28/2025
Job Close Date: 02/06/2025
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AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu .
Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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About East Carolina University
To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access; prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society; develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change; discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond; transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and improves qualify of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics. We accomplish our mission through education, research, creative activities, and service while being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. East Carolina University delivers on the promise of opportunity. We open doors. We improve lives. We transform the present, and we discover the future. In these ways and more, we serve our community, our state, our nation and our world as together we reach toward our greatest potential. Tomorrow starts here.
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