The University of Maryland, College Park is looking for applicants for a Sports Nutrition Fellow that would work with Football and Olympic Sports.  This position would actively participate as a member of the Maryland Sports Nutrition Staff and assist the full-time Sports Dietitians with the Football Sports Nutrition program and also oversee two-three Olympic Sports teams as well as assist in management of all fueling stations, nutrition education, in-season fueling plans, menu writing, cooking classes, etc.  Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (or health related field), Registered Dietitian licensure (or RD eligible) and at least 40 hours per week time commitment.  A desire to pursue a career in sports nutrition is highly recommended. This position will include a stipend provided throughout the year. You will gain experience in a Division I Athletics program and be mentored by two Sports Dietitians.  Appointment will begin mid-June 2019 and will complete May 2020. Screening of applications will be open until position is filled. Please send resume to Paula Karamihas (pkaramih@umd.edu). We would like to interview at CPSDA if possible.

Duties Include:

• Assist in development and continuous improvement of nutrition education materials and resources and write monthly newsletter for staff, students, and coaches.
• Assist in management of education, counseling, and fueling for Maryland Football and potential football travel.
• Manage the education, counseling, and fueling for at least two Olympic Sports teams.
• Oversee all aspects of nutrition for VTH weight room/training room/etc. including oversight of fueling station, appropriately field nutrition-related questions, and assist undergraduate volunteers.
• Assist the sports dietitians in the development of taste testing demos and cooking classes done in collaboration with Dining Services.
• Give team talks to a variety of sports depending on team needs and sport season
• Examine and translate scientific research related to nutrition, athletic performance and dietary supplements.
• Perform various administrative duties.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the sports nutrition staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (or health related field).
• Registered Dietitian (or RD eligible for May 2019)
• 40 hours per week minimum time commitment. (include mornings/afternoon/evenings/weekends)

Preferred Requirements:

• One year previous sports nutrition experience.

Skills Required:

• Ability to be flexible and adjust to schedule changes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of the Performance Staff and other athletic department personnel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Work, Prezi, and Piktochart to assist in creation of education materials and presentations
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 10 bylaws

Benefits Include:

• Exposure to working with dietitians, strength coaches, athletic trainers, sports coaches, and administrative staff
• Hands-on experience working with a wide variety of high level sports programs
• Mentorship and references from two experienced collegiate sports dietitians
• Maryland and Under Armour Gear
• Fueling Station snacks/meals
• Maryland State Licensure paid
• Stipend distributed throughout the year
• Paid trip to the annual Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) conference, pending full Fellowship completion.