Job Details

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Position Number: 7321646
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition

Posting Number: SP005366P
Division/College: Athletics
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics Misc
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition leads and manages a comprehensive nutrition program to enhance the performance and recovery of student-athletes during training, practice, rehabilitation and competition. The individual reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations.

Position Overview:

Managing Performance Nutrition fellows/interns and nutrition students; managing performance nutrition research efforts
Providing scientifically accurate and evidence-based sports nutrition education to student-athletes, coaches from 14 varsity teams and sport performance practitioners
Analyzing and educating athletes and staff on body composition testing and developing nutritional strategies essential to maximizing performance including enhancing and monitoring current nutrition resources and support, developing and implementing policies and protocols that ensure compliance with NCAA and Big Sky rules and regulations
Providing sports nutrition counseling to assist student-athletes seeking to change body composition for optimal health and performance, or who may have special dietary requirements
Directing all day-to-day sports nutrition related activities; address a wide range of sports related injuries and health issues including eating disorders, weight management, gastrointestinal complications, diabetes, sports related concussions, bone breaks, stress fractures and soft tissue injuries
Maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. The individual reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Internal Administration and Wellness

Required Experience:

Experience in nutrition counseling and life skill development for athletes and coaches
Experience with research of the physiological, nutritional, motor movement and training principles that influence athletic performance
Building relationships with staff, clients and/or students
Multitasking and managing several projects simultaneously
Working in an athletic environment

Required Education:

Masters Degree in nutrition science, kinesiology or exercise physiology

Required Other:

Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
LDN Certification by the state of Idaho (or the ability to immediately apply for certification upon hire)

Additional Preferred:

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications
Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills with the ability to design and conduct a sports nutrition program through empirically supported interventions
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
Planning timeliness to turnaround of projects, and a strong work ethic
Ability to work withing framework of Federal (FERPA/HIPAA) and Idaho state laws and regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality
Highly developed creative and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a team of sport performance experts
Understanding of and alignment with the Core Values of University of Idaho

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $51-65K or commensurate with experience.
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by 7/24/26 will receive first review consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52104

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.