Football Sports Nutrition Fellow

The University of Oregon Football Performance Nutrition team is seeking a Football Sports Nutrition Fellow to support the Oregon Football program. Under the guidance of the Director of Football Nutrition, the fellow will gain hands-on experience in Division I football/collegiate athletics. Their focus will be on sports nutrition operations, performance fueling and education.

This is a temporary, and hourly-paid position (40 hours/week at $15.55/hour). It requires a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Please note, benefits are not included.

Desired start date: July 6th, 2026

End date: June 4th, 2027

Operations & Logistics

• Oversight of football fueling station including inventory management and ordering
• Supporting practice and lift sessions with smoothie prep, snack tables, and recovery nutrition setup
• Organize catering/vendor orders and set-up, as needed
• Assist in management of product inventory: including ordering, receiving, and storing

Performance Nutrition & Education

• Create engaging nutrition education content (visuals, handouts, and digital materials)
• Managing taste-test snack creations to promote nutrient-dense foods
• Assisting with data collection as it pertains to sports nutrition
• Supervising training table meals
• Supporting and co-developing presentations and resources for student athlete education
• (If RD credentialed) Meeting with 5–10 football student-athletes individually to provide individualized nutrition counseling related to training, competition, recovery, injury, illness, weight management, hydration, and travel
• Assisting with game day nutrition
• Monitoring hydration status and design individualized hydration protocols based on sweat rate and cramping risk
• Stay current on research, trends, and best practices in sports nutrition
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the Sports Nutrition Department

Leadership & Collaboration

• Overseeing student intern training, scheduling, and education
• Contributing to team meetings and strategy planning for football fueling and nutrition services

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible with ability to obtain RD credential within 3 months of hire
• Previous experience in sports nutrition and/or foodservice
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills with an innovative approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time with limited supervision
• Maintain professionalism
• Ability to work as part of a team and possess a friendly demeanor
• A strong interest in sports nutrition
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to work a non-traditional work week; including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field
• Previous experience in the collegiate football setting

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references in one pdf to Jessie Dark at ***email_hidden***. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.