Sports Nutrition Fellow - Football, Department of Athletics

Wake Forest Athletics is currently seeking candidates for the role of Football Sports Dietitian Fellow. Tentative start date is the beginning of football summer conditioning end of May 2026. This 1‑year position will assist the Football Nutrition Department in providing nutrition services and support to our football student‑athletes under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director of Football Nutrition. The position will enable day‑to‑day nutrition operations, nutrition education, 1:1 counseling, recruiting operations, travel and game‑day nutrition, and other duties as required for the football program.

Note:

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non‑immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Maintain a consistent presence at football events throughout the week by participating and/or attending team meals, conducting weigh‑ins, afternoon/nighttime snacks, and any nutritional and hydration needs for practice (pre‑fuel, refuel, personalized hydration plans, etc).
• Attend performance team meetings with sports medicine, strength and conditioning coaches, sport scientist, and registered dietitian.
• Optimize all aspects of nutrition related to student‑athlete team practices and strength and conditioning sessions (pre‑ and post‑workout fueling and hydration).
• Develop and facilitate team nutrition education sessions.
• Nutrition assessment and counseling of student‑athletes on optimal nutrition practices.
• Manage the day‑to‑day football nutrition operations, including product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution of goods.
• Develop and design educational materials and manuals using Canva and PowerPoint.
• Participate in football recruiting activities to provide prospective student‑athletes and families with a comprehensive overview of performance nutrition services (Junior Days, Deacon Days, Commit BBQs, official and unofficial recruiting visits, etc).
• Perform and interpret results of nutrition and body composition assessments via DEXA.
• Assist in meal plan and menu plan development (pre‑ and post‑practice snacks, catered snacks, grab‑n‑go snacks, pre‑ and post‑game meals).
• Document nutrition services provided and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition strategies toward meeting desired outcomes.
• Research, evaluate, educate, recommend, and provide permissible dietary supplements, as needed/appropriate.
• Manage nutrition interns, work‑study students, and volunteers on day‑to‑day tasks for the football nutrition program.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Football Nutrition.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or RD Eligible.
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of North Carolina within 1 month of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a collegiate setting.
• Ability to work a non‑standard work week which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, non‑traditional work hours, and overnight travel as needed.
• Ability to gain and maintain a working knowledge of rules and regulations of Wake Forest University, ACC Conference, NCAA, and United States Anti‑Doping Agency (USADA) regarding nutritional supplements, banned drugs, and restricted substances.
• Ability and willingness to comply with disclosure regulations relative to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

• Master’s degree in sports nutrition, exercise physiology, sports psychology, or other health‑related field.
• Working knowledge of ACC conference, NCAA, and USADA rules and regulations.

Ability to lift boxes and unload pallets of product up to 25–50 pounds.

Responsible for own work.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR or (336) 758‑4700.