Sport RDN; Registered Dietitian​/Nutritionist

Position Information

Position Information

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Requisition Number S_260763

Posting Open Date 09/17/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/25/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

The Sports RDN role is to provide comprehensive nutrition services to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. Primary responsibilities include providing appropriate nutrition strategies to student athletes, supervising intern programs and being a collaborator with all disciplines including nutrition staff, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, psychological services and team staffs. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition & Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition.

Must be able to work with non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and travel if needed with team. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

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• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or related field or master’s degree with DPD requirements.
• Registered Dietitian with 1 year of work experience as a dietitian.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team orientated skills.

• 1 year of collegiate or professional sports work experience
• Experience counseling student athletes on nutrition related topics.
• Strong background in developing and presenting nutrition education materials.
• Experience working with eating disorder/ RED
  -S cases
• Experience in management of student workers/
• CPR certified
• Serv Safe or Food Handlers Permit

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $50,000/yr. minimum

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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