Sports Dietitian - Collegiate Athletics

Intermountain Health seeks a Sports Dietitian to support Utah Valley University athletes with evidence-based nutrition care. Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, creating individualized fueling and hydration plans, supporting training, performance, and recovery, and managing body composition goals. The dietitian will provide one-on-one counseling, team education sessions, and collaborate closely with athletic trainers, strength coaches, physicians, and campus dining. This role supports a mission-driven, patient-centered culture with opportunities for professional development and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual athlete nutritional needs and performance goals
• Develop and monitor personalized fueling, hydration, and recovery plans
• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and group education sessions
• Collaborate with athletic trainers, strength coaches, and physicians
• Support body composition management in a safe, ethical manner
• Coordinate with campus dining to optimize athlete meal options
• Track outcomes and document care in electronic health records
• Stay current with sports nutrition research and best practices

Required Skills

• Sports nutrition planning
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Athlete fueling strategies
• Body composition assessment
• Hydration and recovery protocols
• Nutrition education and counseling
• Meal plan development
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Electronic health records documentation
• Data tracking and outcome reporting