Director of Football Performance Nutrition

HEALTH EDUCATOR 3 (004398)

UCPath Position ID: 40041894

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1117990

Approved Date:

5/19/2025 1:58:30 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/19/2025 1:58:26 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

3/4/2024

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:

40041894

Position Description ID

169550

UC Payroll Title:

HEALTH EDUCATOR 3 (004398)

Business Title:

Director of Football Performance Nutrition

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40062296

Reports to Payroll Title:

ASC HEAD COACH CRD 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40062272

Department Head Payroll Title:

HEAD COACH 5

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

004398

Football Performance Dietitian

1

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Football Strength & Conditioning Coach, Executive Sr. Associate AD, NIL Operations & Sport Administration, and the Sr. Associate Athletic Director. Health, Performance, and Wellness, the Director of Football Performance Nutrition will assume leadership and responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the performance nutrition services provided to the football student-athletes. Provide individual and group/team nutrition counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive student-athletes. Primary responsibilities include:  counseling individuals on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; providing performance nutrition education for health/wellness programs, and maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Incumbent will work with the Football Strength & Conditioning Staff, and Football Athletic Training Staff to integrate their work into the UCLA Football program.

Performance Nutrition Counseling and Education

• Assess and analyze dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of student-athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.

• Counsel athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training (match nutrition to training phases and goals), competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation.

• Counsel student-athletes on achieving and maintaining a level of body mass, body fat, and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and good performance.

• Provide personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short– and long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.

• Develop and counsel on hydration protocols.

55%

Performance Nutrition Counseling and Education

• Develop resources to support educational efforts.

• Educate in food selection and food preparation.

• Coordinate and manage menus, food production and distribution for team meals and catering for teams and individuals while traveling or at home with assistance from designated Football Staff members.

• Manage budget, purchasing, and distribution of nutritional supplements. 

• Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance

0%

Performance Nutrition Counseling and Education

• Recommend appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual training, team practice, and competition.

• Travel with the team to away games, recommend appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual training, team practice and competition.

• Communicate and collaborate with the UCLA Performance Nutrition Team.

0%

Administrative Responsibilities

 • Supervise assigned performance dietitians.

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

 • Educate, mentor, and supervise dietetic interns and volunteers.

 • Develop and oversee nutrition policies and procedures.

 • Provide innovative oral and written nutrition education.

 • Evaluate nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy; and monitor use of appropriate supplementation.

 • Evaluate research proposals presented to the Athletic Department.

 • Acting member of the Health & Wellness Committee and member of the Supplement Committee. This includes regular meeting with the Health, Performance and Wellness Director’s Meetings

25%

Administrative Responsibilities

• Liaison with Administration, Director of Performance Nutrition, and Football Strength & Conditioning Coach for all budget needs related to Football Performance Nutrition.

• Coordinate and administer special and extra team events.

• Assist, on an as needed basis, with all official and unofficial visits as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations.

• Perform administrative duties as needed.

• Assist the Football Head Coach, Recruiting Staff, and Operations Staff with any projects necessary per C. below.

0%

Recruiting Duties & Tasks

• Work with the coaching and recruiting staff in the off-season to assist with on campus recruiting visits. This will include both unofficial and official visits to the UCLA Football program.

• Responsible for assisting in creation of the Football Performance Nutrition presentations that will be given to all prospective student athletes on campus visits.

• Responsible for collaborating with each Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach in creating recruiting plans and strategy for each prospective student athlete.

10%

Professional Development

• Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.

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

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 in health/nutrition related field.

Required

Master's degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology or 3 year minimum collegiate or professional work experience

Required

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

Required

3-5 years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in the collegiate or professional football setting.

Preferred

College or NFL experience is strongly desired

Preferred

Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including Microsoft Office, Max OS, Keynote, Pages, VISIO, XOS Video System, and database entry.

Preferred

Demonstrated word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy.

Preferred

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

Preferred

Must have the ability to analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly. Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations.

Required

Must have a thorough understanding of NCAA Division I Football and working knowledge of how nutrition integrates into the daily operations of the Football Performance Model.

Required

Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignments, deadlines, completing requirements, and workload.  Skill in organizing material, information, and people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort. 

Required

Skill in developing and planning nutrition care plans for athletes including goals, intervention and instruction. Skill in obtaining body composition measurements and interpretation of the measurement to athletes, athletic trainers and coaches.

Required

Knowledge and ability to analyze dietary supplements marketed to athletes, coaches and staff. • Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Required

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, professionals, and administrators. Skill at working as part of a team. Skill at managing shifting priorities and changing pace of workload.

Required

Proven skills in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions. 

Preferred

Incumbent must have excellent writing, oral communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels including officials of the NCAA and Conference, administrators, staff, & coaches. Demonstrated writing skills to complete concise, effective & grammatically correct reports & policy statements

Required

Have a thorough knowledge of nutrition programming.  Ability to create individualized macronutrient profiles based on bodyweight, body composition, and performance needs.  Have a thorough knowledge of NCAA division 1 football recruiting and a demonstrated ability to assist both the coaching and re

Required

Ability to critically review the professional literature on nutrition education, especially athletic health and sports nutrition. Ability to evaluate research proposals, to analyze and articulate suitability and feasibility for implementation.

Required

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

Required

Knowledge and ability to comply with Conference and 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.

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

10%

Travel for position duties and tasks as needed.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Wasserman Football Center, Los Angeles, Ca 90045

Standing/Walking

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X

Sitting

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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

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

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.