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Job description
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 Southeast 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.
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. Assist.
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Worksite address
college station, TX, 77840, US
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