Assistant Director, Sports Nutrition & Medical Nutrition Therapy

🔍 Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Athletics

📅   : Dec 04, 2025 Post Date

📅   : 107854 Requisition #

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

Stanford Athletics is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition, and Coordinator of Medical Nutrition Therapy to work effectively with Sports Performance and Sports Medicine to provide a comprehensive approach to Student Athlete's health and performance. The position will provide nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to individual student-athletes, teams, and coaches; as well as nutrition focused performance assessment on both an individual and team basis. Additional responsibilities will include oversight and coordination of a student workforce to maintain the central and satellite fueling stations; review, provision and distribution of nutritional supplements to individual student-athletes and teams; as well as coordination of staff/program professional development opportunities. The position will report directly to the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Nutrition, have a heavy emphasis in football, and serve as the team lead for assigned olympic teams.

Responsibilities include:

Provide medical nutrition therapy to individual athletes which may include: ○ Individualized pre and post operative nutrition counseling.
- Assessment of individual athlete blood chemistries to address vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
- Nutrition and supplementation strategies to address acute performance issues (cramping, nausea, dehydration, etc.).
Coordinate with Team Physicians, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and Sports Performance Coaches to assess the nutritional needs of athletes as it pertains to the return to play process.
Coordinate with Team Physicians, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and Sports Performance coaches to provide nutritional support to improve athlete well-being and health.
Collaborate with Team Physicians and clinic staff to address athlete vitamin/mineral deficiencies and distribute appropriate supplementation.
Coordinate yearly team performance labs with medical clinic staff.
Create nutrition focused performance tracking strategies to assess the effectiveness of performance nutrition and MNT interventions.
Assess athlete body composition via BodPod (when appropriate) and communicate results in a suitable and effective manner.
Provide individual nutrition counseling, performance nutrition education, and informative educational materials to teams.
Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate student employees/fueling station aides and maintain day to day oversight of the fueling station.
Assist with continuing education and professional development of staff and student employees.
Assist in the development and implementation of sports nutrition policies and procedures.
Integrate point of service nutrition education to athletes fueling station experience.
Maintain knowledge of special diets, allergies, and intolerances, and communicate this information with the sports medicine team and student athletes to allow them to meet unique needs to compete at the highest level.
Provide periodic but consistent presence at team practices, games, and other scheduled events.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in nutritional science, dietetics, or related field and one to three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Current Dietetic Registration and maintain continuing education requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency in sports nutrition, including experience in the collegiate or professional setting.
Proficiency in use of EMR systems to assess and communicate athlete PHI in a safe, effective manner.
Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines as it relates to communication of student-athlete health status regarding sport participation.
Knowledge of NSF/Informed Sport Supplements, protocols, and appropriate applications.
Stay up to date on the latest in peer-reviewed research as it pertains to athletic performance, performance nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy.
Knowledge and understanding of blood panels and proper nutritional intervention.
Experience working with a High Performance Team. Specifically, experience coordinated athlete care with Team Physicians, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists and Sports Performance Coaches.
Bring strong time management, oral, and written communication skills to the team.
Proficient with computer software (word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, etc.).
Ability to work non-standard work hours or workweek (may include early morning, nights, weekends, or holidays).
Have an ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
Be highly motivated to work as part of our growing sports nutrition team.
Knowledge of NCAA and ACC Conference rules and regulations.

Preferred qualifications include:

Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or actively pursuing.
Master’s degree in nutritional science, exercise science, or health-related field.
Experience in a clinical sports medicine setting.

DAPER’s Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.

Why Stanford is for you:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 – $80,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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