Temporary | Sports Nutrition Assistant-Basketball

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

Notre Dame Athletics develops and challenges each student-athlete to pursue excellence and serve as a force for good in the world. Our vision is to lead collegiate athletics by defining the integrated student-athlete experience and forming champions. To do this, we are eager to attract, recruit, develop and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, connected culture where all may thrive.

As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we invite you to apply if you have a shared purpose for our distinctly integrated student-athlete experience, an unrivaled passion for people who propel a dynamic and high performing organization, and a proven record of success in your field.

This role will serve the University of Notre Dame Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ability to provide consultation and education to student-athletes on a myriad of health and performance topics; Collaborate regularly with support staff and coaches to provide the best care; Oversee the basketball fueling station including ordering, budget management, staffing, scheduling, and management. Additionally, this role will be responsible for menu writing for practices and competitions as needed.

Job Responsibilities 

• Execute all nutrition care to assigned teams
• Consultation with student-athletes to aid health and performance regarding a variety of topics
• Education of student-athletes through various avenues including team talks, handouts, workshops, etc. on a variety of topics
• Menu recommendations for competitions and practice

Key Responsibilities

• Performance team meeting attendance
• Supplement review in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations
• Oversight of Rolf’s fueling station 

Collaboration

• Collaboration with sports performance team including strength and conditioning, psychology, sports medicine, and data analytics
• Collaboration with Director of Operations
• Education of staff as it supports student athlete health and performance 

Secondary Responsibilities

• Monitoring sports performance data
• DXA testing
• Monitoring labs as it relates to health and performance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or completion of DPD credits
• Registered Dietitian
• Experience working within sports nutrition (collegiate or professional)
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, specifically in regards to supplements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Sheets and Drive
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills
• Driven and takes initiative to improve systems and processes
• Dedicated to professionalism and leading by example
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to kneel, crouch, lift, carry and move inventory up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in person, non-standard work hours or work week, which may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to start June 2026 and work through April 2027, with potential for subsequent year rehire pending performance

Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour (max of 900 hours for 12 months)

Applications will be accepted through April 16, 2026

 

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.