Nutritionist (Athletics)

Nutritionist (Athletics) Posting Number req24952 Department Administration and Athletics Department Website Link arizonawildcats.com Location Tucson Campus Address 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. This position will actively participate as a member of the Arizona Performance Nutrition Staff and assist the Director of Football Performance Nutrition in supporting the University of Arizona Football Team in daily nutrition services and operations. Arizona Performance Nutrition is looking for a staff member who values building relationships, advocates for athletes, and has a growth mindset to elevate our department and maximize opportunities. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities Conduct new athlete nutrition screenings; identify student athletes at nutritional risk. Provide individual nutrition counseling and follow-up consultations to student athletes. Research, evaluate and recommend appropriate dietary supplements with regard to NCAA Rules and Regulations as well as efficacy, safety, and legality. Develop nutrition education materials and facilitate team education sessions. Manage team fueling stations including intern staffing, ordering, inventory, distribution and education based on dietary needs of student-athletes as they follow dietary advice and recommendations. Assist with team meals, working with culinary and food service staff to plan nutritionally complete menus for training table meals. Coordinate pre and post game meals and snacks for home and away games based on evaluated needs of student-athletes. Attend team meals, practices, lifts and games as assigned to ensure proper nutrients are supplied before and after based on evaluations. Conduct nutrition body composition assessment (DEXA), sweat rate testing, analyzing frame assessment data and creating individualized nutrition, hydration and body weight goals based on above tests and athlete goals. Interpret and communicate data from testing to appropriate people. Work collaboratively in the Arizona Football High Performance Team. Educate, mentor, and supervise performance nutrition interns and student volunteers. Data management of performance nutrition research; Document performance nutrition metrics, including recovery initiatives, team education interventions, individual athlete consults, body composition assessments and progress, and biochemical parameters; and assess through the use of data analytics. Budget accountability. Additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce clear compliance documentation and correspondence. Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects. Meticulous attention to detail. Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and University of Arizona rules and compliance. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain professional communication in time-sensitive situations. Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels using professional, respectful communication. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. One year of relevant work experience required. In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, State licensure and registration required. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in a related field or working towards a Master's Degree in a related field. ServSafe Certified, Food handlers permit (or equivalent). RD license. Foodservice management experience. One year of sports nutrition experience. FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 + nights and weekends Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Health Care and Wellness Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 7 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level PC1 Job Family Clinical Services Job Function Health Care & Wellness Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for Candidates Tara Tralewski Director, Performance Nutrition 520-621-2043 Open Date 1/23/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You. 1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations? 2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department. 3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona? 4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain. 5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain. 6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration? Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. 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Created: 2026-03-04