Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SPORTS NUTRITION: To develop and implement a comprehensive plan to provide meals and snacks to student-athletes in order to enhance their health, fitness and optimal performance, and use evidence-based nutrition knowledge to assess, educate and counsel student-athletes.
521130 Manhattan, Kansas, United States K-State Athletics Inc (Agcy) Athletics Closing at: Mar 13 2026 - 23:55 CDT On-site Add to favorites View favorites
About This Role
K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to provide meals and snacks to student-athletes in order to enhance their health, fitness and optimal performance, and use evidence-based nutrition knowledge to assess, educate and counsel student-athletes.
About Us
K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and invites applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our department through hard work, knowledge, and dedication. Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.
For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit https://www.kstatesports.com For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/
Worksite Description
This position is On-site. All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in nutrition/dietetics or other related field from an accredited university or college • Two to four years of experience working as a dietician in a professional/collegiate setting • Must be a current Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration • Must be eligible for, successfully apply and receive a State of Kansas Dietitian License within one year of first day of employment • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information • Demonstrate strong written and interpersonal skills with student-athletes, coaches and/or various other people inside and outside of an athletic department • Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Access and Outlook programs
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in nutrition or other related field from an accredited university or college • Three or more years of experience providing nutrition/dietary services for a professional sport or NCAA Division I athletics program • Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) • Experience in medical nutrition therapy, including eating disorder counseling • Knowledge of food service quality and safety
Sponsorship Eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply
To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload a current resume and letter of interest.
Application Window
Applications close on: March 13, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$50,000 to $60,000
Benefits
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans • Competitive retirement plan • Earned vacation and sick leave plans • Parental leave plan • Term life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Long term disability insurance • Paid KSU designated holidays
K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information:
https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources