About this role
The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is looking to fill the position of Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition to support the student-athletes on our Football team.
Under the direction of the Director of Football Performance Nutrition, the Assistant Director of Football Performance Nutrition is primarily responsible for the development and coordination of optimal nutritional services for Division I football student-athletes and the Athletics Department of the University of Virginia.
The duties of the position include but are not limited to: performing individual consultations with student-athletes; providing comprehensive services for student-athletes with at risk behaviors; serving as an expert in sports nutrition; promoting nutritional services; and performing other duties as necessary to build support for and add value to the objectives and goals of the unit, Department of Athletics, and University.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- Ability and desire to perform accurate, detail-oriented work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to make sound judgments independently or as a team member.
- Ability to instruct, council and direct student-athletes, and to support coaches, psychologist, and food services.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the nutrition needs, athletic and social pressures faced by student athletes at the collegiate level.
The salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4+ years') related experience
Experience: Some working knowledge of the sport program to be supported
Licensure: Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)/Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in dietetics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports nutrition, or related area.
Experience: Two or more years’ experience as nutritionist or dietitian, nutritional counseling, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and with DEXA.
Licensure: Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or equivalent.
About the Position:
The selected candidate will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration now or in the future. This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:
22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
Parental and Community Service Leave
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
Retirement benefits
Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
To Apply:
Please do not forward any applicant materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics. Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Preference will be given to applications received by February 1, 2026. Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.
Physical Demands:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Other facts
About University of Virginia
UVA Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region.
UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally.
In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth.
UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
What you'll do
- The Assistant Director of Football Performance Nutrition is responsible for developing and coordinating nutritional services for Division I football student-athletes. This includes individual consultations, promoting nutritional services, and supporting the overall objectives of the Athletics Department.
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