Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation:
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 126 NCAA championship titles, won the Women’s Capital One Cup four of the last five years, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup for 25 straight years. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.
Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!
The Opportunity: We are seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Nutrition whose academic excellence, professional qualities, and experience demonstrate leadership in all areas of sports nutrition.
Summary of essential job functions:
- Lead a diverse team of sports dietitians, ensuring that the sports nutrition department provides best-in-class service and care for varsity student-athletes through individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education, optimizing their performance across various aspects to enhance performance.
- Provide supervisory oversight which includes, but is not limited to, helping to define/refine the roles and responsibilities of sports dietitians.
- Evaluate and recommend the purchasing and distribution of dietary/nutritional supplements while maintaining standards that are consistent with NCAA regulations, DAPER policies and United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regulations.
- Manage budget for purchasing and distribution of compliant nutritional supplements and snacks.
- Advise administrators on contracts and/or sponsorship opportunities that are specific to dietary/nutritional products and services.
- Educate varsity student-athletes on optimal nutrition for training, competition, recovery, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation, translating the latest scientific evidence into practical recommendations.
- Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations on various topics related to nutrition for optimal performance.
- Partner with Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) to ensure adequate varsity student-athlete nutrition provision.
- Coordinate nutritional education as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine/sports science teams.
- Develop and oversee sports nutrition policies and procedures.
- Coordinate food preparation and distribution from athletics nutrition stations.
- Provide coaches with guidance and recommendations on team meals, snacks and other general nutritional information.
- Serve as a food and nutrition resource for coaches and other student-athlete performance team colleagues.
- Track and document outcomes of nutrition services.
- Serve as a liaison with University community programs for conditions such as disordered eating.
- Demonstrate and maintain detailed knowledge on NCAA, Conference, University, and department rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate and maintain a thorough knowledge on the rules and regulations of the NCAA and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.
- Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director, Applied Performance.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise science or related field.
- Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
- Registered Dietitian with active status from the American Dietetic Association’s (ADA) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in nutrition counseling with collegiate, Olympic, or professional athletes.
At DAPER, we firmly believe that diverse teams make better decisions, foster innovation, and drive success for everyone involved. We celebrate differences in abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives, recognizing the rich tapestry that fuels our excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment of belonging where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. Your unique perspective is not just welcomed; it’s essential to our continued growth and success. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great add to our team.
DAPER’s Integrity
This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for insuring that his/her involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and the Conference rules and regulations.
Pay Range:
The expected pay range for this position is $115,000-125,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (
https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is For YouStanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 member staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and
unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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