Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are
Texas A&M Athletics department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What We Want

The Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition, under general direction, serves on the Performance and Wellness Leadership Team, and is responsible for leading the Olympic Performance Nutrition unit. Manages a team of full-time, developmental, and student staff. In addition to strong clinical/subject-matter expertise, this role is part of a multidisciplinary approach to student athlete support and care.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section

Other: Nights and weekends required.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration 

• Develops and organizes a staffing and resource model that promotes sustained excellence for all Olympic varsity sports teams at Texas A&M. Collaborates with Performance and Wellness and sport staff to create an optimal fueling environment for student-athletes. Identifies and documents barriers to success and/or areas of opportunity for the Performance Nutrition unit and communicates appropriately to the Administration. Provides staff with appropriate guidelines and examples of best practices. Performs periodic evaluations and shares constructive feedback. Delegates responsibilities and projects to appropriate staff members to empower individuals and provide professional development opportunities. Collaborates with the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Performance Nutrition to develop and periodically update goals and the overarching vision of the Performance Nutrition unit. Organizes and directs staff meetings to ensure progress towards team goals and vision. Oversees the Olympic Performance Nutrition budget and ensures that expenditures are within approved parameters. Ensures that University and Department policies are followed regarding receipt of revenue and purchases of goods and services.

 

Nutrition Counseling & Education

• Provides direct nutrition counseling and education for individual student athletes and teams. Delegates and provides oversight of the staff members leading services to other teams. Instructs proper fueling techniques to support the demands of student athletes’ training programs and practice schedules. Motivates student athletes to meet fueling, weight, and body composition goals through education and awareness. Organizes and implements educational programs to ensure that all student athletes have foundational knowledge of performance nutrition and fueling techniques, including appropriate nutritional supplementation.  Stays informed on current research and trends in all areas of Performance Nutrition and strives to continually evaluate and update the Performance Nutrition Program.

 

Clark Nutrition Center/Fueling Stations

• Collaborates with the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Performance Nutrition and works with the GM and Executive Chef at the Clark Nutrition Center to develop menus, monitor food quality and quantity, and scheduling and planning special events. Periodically assesses relationship/partnership with current campus dining partner and shares alternatives, if required, with the Administration. Establishes strong relationships with sport specific staff and develops clear expectations, roles and responsibilities, etc. for fueling stations at each Olympic sports facility.

 

Testing and Evaluation

• Leads or delegates body composition testing and other assessments (e.g., hydration testing, bloodwork, etc.) to enhance the evaluation of student athletes and teams. This leads Performance Nutrition’s development of protocols and data practices that allow for accurate collection and interpretation of data in an efficient manner. Communicates results with Performance & Wellness staff and sport coaches (limited) in a way which will aid evaluations of student athlete performance. Researches and promotes discussion of optimal testing and evaluation principles. 

 

Performance and Wellness Leadership & Collaboration

• Serves as a member of the Performance & Wellness Leadership Team, driving multidisciplinary projects forward. Collaborates with key on-campus partners, such as Kinesiology, Food Science, and A&M Health/School of Medicine. Serves on various Athletics Department committees, or delegates responsibility as appropriate. Assists with maintaining the High Risk/Eating Disorder policy for the athletic department.

 

Compliance

• Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Southeastern Conference and Texas A&M University rules and regulations. This position works to establish and ensure communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised. Compliance is a shared responsibility.

 

Qualifications 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition related field.
• Four years of experience in collegiate athletics as an athletic compliance officer, athletic assistant, or similar role. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in sports nutrition at the collegiate level. 
• Registered & Licensed Dietitian.
• Previous experience leading elements of a nutrition program and supervision of staff. 
• Previous experience leading a nutrition program at the NCAA level. 
• Documentable record of successful mentorship and development of staff. 
• Previous management of a training table budget.
• Master's Degree.
• CSSD Credential.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

 

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.