Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director of Sorts Nutrition to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to provide meals and snacks to student-athletes in order to enhance their health, fitness and optimal performance, and use evidence-based nutrition knowledge to assess, educate and counsel student-athletes.

K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and invites applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our department through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

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This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition/dietetics or other related field from an accredited university or college
• Two to four years of experience working as a dietician in a professional/collegiate setting.
• Must be a current Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Must be eligible for, successfully apply and receive a State of Kansas Dietitian License within one year of first day of employment
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Demonstrate strong written and interpersonal skills with student-athletes, coaches and/or various other people inside and outside of an athletic department
• Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Access and Outlook programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in nutrition or other related field from an accredited university or college.
• Three or more years of experience providing nutrition/dietary services for a professional sport or NCAA Division I athletics program.
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
• Experience in medical nutrition therapy, including eating disorder counseling.
• Knowledge of food service quality and safety.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload a current resume and letter of interest.

Applications close on: March 13, 2026

$50,000 to $60,000

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• Competitive retirement plan
• Earned vacation and sick leave plans
• Parental leave plan
• Term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information:https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources