Educates cadet-athletes on healthy eating habits and conducts research to prevent and treat illnesses for 190+ cadet-athletes within the NCAA Division I football team.
Assists in directing and managing the budgeting, purchasing, payment, invoicing, and distribution of performance meals for football cadet-athletes, to include game day and travel support, training table menus, catered meal support, fueling stations, and dietary/nutritional supplements in compliance with NCAA regulations and USAFA Department policies and procedures.
Attends to all home and away football games, traveling in advance of the football team's arrival to manage and implement the sports nutrition program.
Works directly with the football Director of Operations on development of hotel menu guidelines & banquet event orders (BEOs), setup/flow of buffet line, and oversight of all food-related requirements for team at home and on the road.
Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the football fueling station by maintaining appropriate supply levels and placing orders through other AD food vendor contracts, stocking, and monitoring inventory/usage within football locker room, meeting rooms, weight room and practice field.
Oversees and ensures execution of optimal hydration practices for football team to include the purchasing and distribution of hydration products for daily football practices, hotel, and game day support.
Works collaboratively and engages in regular Sports Nutrition Department team coordination and meetings.
Assists with the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of all projects that support the vision of USAFA's Division I Sports Nutrition Program.
Works with an interdisciplinary team to communicate and coordinate nutrition programming appropriate to the needs and health of football cadet-athletes.
Provides nutrition counseling to football cadet-athletes on diet and performance nutrition principles for training, competition, exercise or injury recovery, weight management, hydration, and supplementation.
Develops evidence-based hydration protocols for football cadet-athletes.
Football training table, practice, and game-day meal support, require the direct management of meals.
Educates and addresses nutritional challenges to performance such as food allergies, bone mineral density concerns, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion or deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, return-to-play, eating/body image disorders, and other nutrition-related deficiencies.
Utilizes body composition and nutritional assessments to educate, evaluate, and monitor cadet-athlete health, wellness, and performance consistent with medical principles and best-practices.
Assists in the coordination and development of nutritional education and outreach to cadet-athletes including nutrition labeling, grocery store tours, dining hall tours, social media, and nutritional interventions with the football team.
Serves as a member of the Athletic Department and USAFA eating disorder interdisciplinary team, working with team physicians to coordinate, recognize, evaluate, and provide early intervention of disordered eating.
Evaluates effectiveness of nutritional strategies toward meeting desired outcomes and maintain current and accurate documentation (AF approved medical charting system) as it relates to patient care current with medical privacy standards (HIPAA).
Assists in the development of sport nutrition program, research trends, implements best-practices, and evaluates effectiveness of nutritional strategies toward meeting desired program and individual outcomes.
Identifies obstacles to program effectiveness, derives innovative solutions, explores/evaluates validity of interventions, and implements proactive measures to resolve shortfalls and elevate performance.
Assists in the research and analysis of scientific and lay reports related to nutrition and athletic performance, including nutritional supplements and diets, translating findings into sound advice for coaches, medical staff, and cadet-athletes.
Be knowledgeable of and fully comply with all applicable NCAA conferences, USAFA and DoD rules and regulations.
Final reports, memos, and presentations will adhere to AF standards at a minimum and be of a professional quality representation of the Athletic Department/USAFA's strategic brand.
Maintains knowledge of departmental activities, sports schedules, and procedures.
Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice, including but not limited to current food, nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition.
Maintains clinical privileges and credentialing through 10th Medical Group.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
This position requires the incumbent to have a valid drivers license and be able to drive a vehicle.
This position requires the incumbent be able to work irregular tours of duty to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/30/2024
Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
A master's degree or higher from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited.
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is required.
Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org).
At least 2 years of experience in NCAA Division I athletics, including at least 1 year of experience working closely with a football program is highly desired.
Must be able to attain the Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) within 12 months of hire.
Have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of food safety procedures and working with food service operations.
Skill in excellent communication, presentation, and counseling techniques.
Excellent organization skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
Knowledge of eating disorders/disordered eating signs and symptoms.
Must have knowledge of complementary medicine, ergogenic aids, and nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements.
Maintenance of yearly continuing education in the field of sports dietetics required.
Must have experience with demonstrated ability to problem solve, plan, and communicate (written and oral) program objectives.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Must have the endurance and physical ability to move throughout various athletic venues, such as multi-level stadiums, sports fields, and other athletic department facilities.
Must be able to stand, bend and stoop and lift to 20 pounds independently.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct deposit is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
A probationary period may be required.
Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
This position is included in a bargaining unit.
Union Name USAF Academy and Local 1867 or Chapter Number 71.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
Other (2)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
USAFA Athletics Department
10 FSS/FSCN
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Other (1)
Other (2)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
USAFA Athletics Department
10 FSS/FSCN
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
