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Notre Dame Athletics develops and challenges each student-athlete to pursue excellence and serve as a force for good in the world. Our vision is to lead collegiate athletics by defining the integrated student-athlete experience and forming champions. To do this, we are eager to attract, recruit, develop and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, connected culture where all may thrive.

As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we invite you to apply if you have a shared purpose for our distinctly integrated student-athlete experience, an unrivaled passion for people who propel a dynamic and high performing organization, and a proven record of success in your field. 

The Sports Nutrition Assistant- Football will support all aspects of food service and performance nutrition operations for the Football program, including day-to-day logistics, fueling operations, and student-athlete support. They will assist with the implementation of nutrition programs that promote performance, recovery, and overall well-being. The position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian or aspiring Registered Dietitian seeking to build practical sports nutrition experience in preparation for a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

● Oversee daily operations related to the football fueling station,  lifts, and practices.

● Assist in management of student workers.  

● Manage ordering and inventory from vendors and track product use and waste.

● Assist in game day packing and preparation.

● Enter new meals into Notemeal and assist with data entry.  

● Develop and create engaging nutrition education materials, including visuals, handouts, and digital content

● DXA testing  

Collaboration 

Work closely with the Football Sports Nutrition staff, Sports Performance Team, and Shields Dining to ensure efficient and aligned nutrition service delivery. Support collaboration across departments to maintain consistency in performance nutrition initiatives.  

Secondary Responsibilities  

When a Registered Dietitian, meet with 5–10 football players  weekly for individual counseling and nutrition education. Assist with special projects, recruiting events, and other duties as assigned to enhance the overall success of the Football Sports Nutrition program. 

● Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or completion of DPD credits

● Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible (Must be able to sit for and pass the RD exam within 90 days of hire.)

● Experience working within sports nutrition (collegiate or professional)

● Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Sheets and Drive

● Dedicated to professionalism and leading by example

● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

● Ability to kneel, crouch, lift, carry and move inventory up to 50 lbs.

● Ability to work in person, non-standard work hours or work week, which may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

● Ability to start July 2026 and work through the 2026 Football Season 

● Master's degree preferred

Rate of pay: Up to $20.00/hour (up to 900 hrs)

Applications will be accepted through May 14, 2026 with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.