Performance Dietitian

HEALTH EDUCATOR 3 SV (004992)

UCPath Position ID: 40042306

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1112723

Approved Date:

7/23/2026 2:37:47 PM

Date Last Edited:

7/23/2026 2:37:42 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

11/1/2021

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

6000O

Organization:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS              

Division Code:

5501D

Division:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS              

Department:

374500 - INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40042306

Position Description ID

166010

UC Payroll Title:

HEALTH EDUCATOR 3 SV (004992)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

SV: STDT SVS & ADV PROF (SSAP)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40933334

Reports to Payroll Title:

HEALTH EDUC SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40713754

Department Head Payroll Title:

ATH MGR 4 PAC12

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Athletics Director of Performance Nutrition, Olympic Sports and Basketballs, the Performance Dietitian will assist in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the performance nutrition services provided to UCLA intercollegiate student-athletes. 

Primary responsibilities include: Providing individual medical nutrition therapy, team and departmental educational presentations to enhance the performance of competitive collegiate student -athletes to athletes belonging to Intercollegiate Athletic teams. Coordinate nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine/sports science team; Athletic Trainers, Physicians, Athletic Performance Coaches, Coaches, Team Psychologists and other Athletic Department personnel. Address nutrition-related logistical challenges to performance, such as dining hall nutrition, hydration, grocery store shopping, as well as travel nutrition. Coordinating the performance fueling program with travel and operations, input on travel snacks, hydration, and meal suggestions. Provide periodical educational cooking classes for student-athletes. Participate in patient care meetings and collaborate with Health Performance and Wellness Staff regarding individual athlete care and health related department programs. Must possess ability to adhere to and comply with Department, University, NCAA and Big Ten rules and regulations

Performance

 • Provide individual medical nutrition therapy to student- athletes belonging to Intercollegiate Athletic teams as referred by Athletic Trainers, Physicians, Athletic Performance Coaches, Coaches, Team Psychologists and other Athletic Department personnel.

 • Coordinate nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine/sports performance team.

 • Address nutritional challenges to performance, such as dining hall nutrition, hydration, grocery store shopping, as well as nutrition while traveling.

 • Provide or coordinate periodical educational cooking classes for student-athletes.

 • Provide medical nutrition therapy, as needed, to help manage or treat medical conditions. Address nutritional challenges to performance.

 • Counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for return to play. 

25%

Performance

 • Participate in student-athlete care meetings.

 • Assist with oversight of the Mo Ostin Fueling and Recovery Station daily operations. 

 • Collaborate with Health Performance and Wellness Staff regarding individual athlete care and health related department programs.

 • Collaborate with the student-athlete’s family, physician, coach and other health professionals.

 • Provide body composition and hydration assessments for athletic teams and individual athletes as appropriate in accordance with department policy.

 • Coordinate with team staff on home and travel competition meals and snacks for respective teams.

 • Document all clinical encounters in student-athletes’ medical record using UCLA Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

25%

Performance

 • Refer student-athletes to other healthcare related services as appropriate.

 • Act as a primary nutrition resource for student athletes for Sports Medicine and Medical Staff as well as other Athletic Department personnel.

 • Travel intermittently with teams on an as needed basis.

 • Attend Practice and AP sessions as able and appropriate.

 • Assist in providing and/or coordinating game day fueling and recovery nutrition for appointed teams.

15%

Other Duties

 • Acts as the liaison to Sports Medicine on new department initiatives and updates.

 • Assist with the coordination of the department’s nutrition education messaging and event planning.

 • Assists with teaching sports nutrition topics and mentoring Performance Nutrition Student Assistants

 • Critically reviews literature on sports nutrition especially as it pertains to college health and assess its applicability to student-athlete health care.

 • Maintains a working alliance with CAPS (UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services) and assists with Disordered Eating Prevention programming.

25%

Professional Development

 • Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.

 • Stay abreast of current food, nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition.

 • Act as a representative Registered Dietitian in research projects with physicians on funded studies and present to appropriate Intercollegiate Athletic Departments.

5%

Rules Compliance

 • Comply with all Federal, State, University and Department requirements established pursuant to Title IX, including the mandatory reporting requirements for a “Responsible Employee.”

 • The DIA is governed by the NCAA, Big Ten Conference, Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and University of California System.  The incumbent is required to comply with the applicable rules, regulations and policies of those organizations.

    ◦ Review and retain all rules compliance disseminated by the DIA Compliance office.

    ◦ Report all NCAA and conference violations.

    ◦ Sign the annual NCAA Certification of Compliance form.

    ◦ Complete the Athletically-Related Income form annually.

    ◦ Comply with California State Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) Law and adhere to mandatory reporting guidelines.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or combination of education/experience

Required

Master's Degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology.

Preferred

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate setting.

Required

2-3 years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate or professional setting.

Preferred

Driver License

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Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles.

Required

Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Required

Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Preferred

Demonstrated compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and ServSafe food service standards.

Required

Skill in providing medical nutrition therapy for individual patients with a spectrum of nutrition concerns utilizing specialized knowledge unique to the sports medicine discipline. Ability to document clinical encounters in students' electronic medical record.

Required

Skill at managing shifting priorities and changing pace of workload. Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Required

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, professionals, and administration

Required

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff.

Required

Knowledge of and ability to follow NCAA rules and regulations.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse students and staff.

Required

Knowledge of and ability to follow NCAA rules and regulations.

Required

Knowledge of and ability to use various computer programs, email, and the Internet.

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Mo Ostin Basketball Center. Los Angeles, CA 90095

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 2: Position in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Classification 1 tasks. In these jobs the normal work performance involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.