Director of Performance Nutrition Education

🇺🇸 Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $70K

💻 Other

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Director of Performance Nutrition Education. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sports nutrition within the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and collaborating with the Athletics Department to provide nutrition education and clinical nutrition support for student-athletes.

Highlights

Teach approximately 15 credits annually at the undergraduate and graduate levels in sports nutrition.
Collaborate with the Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Nutrition to deliver education and assist with clinical nutrition programs for student-athletes.
Design individualized nutrition plans and counsel student-athletes on optimal nutrition for performance and recovery.
Assist with operations of fueling station, supplementation, and hydration programs in compliance with NCAA regulations.
Coordinate with health and performance staff, team physicians, coaches, and nutrition personnel for comprehensive athlete care.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field, at least two years of sports nutrition experience, and active RD or RDN registration.
Preferred qualifications include experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics, graduate degree, CSSD certification, and CPR/AED certification.
Salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 annually with full employee benefits.
Work involves direct interaction with NCAA Division I student-athletes and collaboration with multiple departments within Colorado State University athletics.