Nutritionist (Athletics)
Phase2 Technology, Tucson, AZ, United States
Nutritionist (Athletics) – Position Summary
Posting Number:
req24952
Department:
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link:
arizonawildcats.com
Location:
Main Campus
Address:
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. This position will actively participate as a member of the Arizona Performance Nutrition Staff and assist the Director of Football Performance Nutrition in supporting the University of Arizona Football Team in daily nutrition services and operations. Arizona Performance Nutrition is looking for a staff member who values building relationships, advocates for athletes, and has a growth mindset to elevate our department and maximize opportunities.
This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please
click here .
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct new athlete nutrition screenings; identify student athletes at nutritional risk.
Provide individual nutrition counseling and follow-up consultations to student athletes.
Research, evaluate and recommend appropriate dietary supplements with regard to NCAA Rules and Regulations as well as efficacy, safety, and legality.
Develop nutrition education materials and facilitate team education sessions.
Manage team fueling stations including intern staffing, ordering, inventory, distribution and education based on dietary needs of student-athletes as they follow dietary advice and recommendations.
Assist with team meals, working with culinary and food service staff to plan nutritionally complete menus for training table meals.
Coordinate pre and post game meals and snacks for home and away games based on evaluated needs of student-athletes.
Attend team meals, practices, lifts and games as assigned to ensure proper nutrients are supplied before and after based on evaluations.
Conduct nutrition body composition assessment (DEXA), sweat rate testing, analyzing frame assessment data and creating individualized nutrition, hydration and body weight goals based on above tests and athlete goals.
Interpret and communicate data from testing to appropriate people.
Work collaboratively in the Arizona Football High Performance Team.
Educate, mentor, and supervise performance nutrition interns and student volunteers.
Data management of performance nutrition research; Document performance nutrition metrics, including recovery initiatives, team education interventions, individual athlete consults, body composition assessments and progress, and biochemical parameters; and assess through the use of data analytics.
Budget accountability.
Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce clear compliance documentation and correspondence.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and University of Arizona rules and compliance.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain professional communication in time-sensitive situations.
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels using professional, respectful communication.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
One year of relevant work experience required.
In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, State licensure and registration required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in a related field or working towards a Master’s Degree in a related field.
ServSafe Certified, Food handlers permit (or equivalent).
RD license.
Foodservice management experience.
One year of sports nutrition experience.
Administrative Details
FLSA:
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:
40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE:
1.0
Work Calendar:
Fiscal
Job Category:
Health Care and Wellness
Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay:
DOE
Compensation Type:
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade:
7
Compensation Guidance:
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level:
PC1
Job Family:
Clinical Services
Job Function:
Health Care & Wellness
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies:
1
Open Date:
1/23/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact Information for Candidates:
Tara Tralewski, Director, Performance Nutrition, ttralewski@arizona.edu, 520-621-2043
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
Applicants for this position are subject to NCAA Bylaws listed in the posting. You may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona. Do you understand that by submitting your application you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws?
Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete in football or basketball, or otherwise associated with a prospective student-athlete? If yes, explain.
Is your potential employment conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete? If Yes, please explain.
Do you understand that failure to disclose information related to affiliation with a prospective student-athlete might render your application ineligible?
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report for each campus, including crime statistics and safety resources. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Posting Number:
req24952
Department:
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link:
arizonawildcats.com
Location:
Main Campus
Address:
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. This position will actively participate as a member of the Arizona Performance Nutrition Staff and assist the Director of Football Performance Nutrition in supporting the University of Arizona Football Team in daily nutrition services and operations. Arizona Performance Nutrition is looking for a staff member who values building relationships, advocates for athletes, and has a growth mindset to elevate our department and maximize opportunities.
This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please
click here .
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct new athlete nutrition screenings; identify student athletes at nutritional risk.
Provide individual nutrition counseling and follow-up consultations to student athletes.
Research, evaluate and recommend appropriate dietary supplements with regard to NCAA Rules and Regulations as well as efficacy, safety, and legality.
Develop nutrition education materials and facilitate team education sessions.
Manage team fueling stations including intern staffing, ordering, inventory, distribution and education based on dietary needs of student-athletes as they follow dietary advice and recommendations.
Assist with team meals, working with culinary and food service staff to plan nutritionally complete menus for training table meals.
Coordinate pre and post game meals and snacks for home and away games based on evaluated needs of student-athletes.
Attend team meals, practices, lifts and games as assigned to ensure proper nutrients are supplied before and after based on evaluations.
Conduct nutrition body composition assessment (DEXA), sweat rate testing, analyzing frame assessment data and creating individualized nutrition, hydration and body weight goals based on above tests and athlete goals.
Interpret and communicate data from testing to appropriate people.
Work collaboratively in the Arizona Football High Performance Team.
Educate, mentor, and supervise performance nutrition interns and student volunteers.
Data management of performance nutrition research; Document performance nutrition metrics, including recovery initiatives, team education interventions, individual athlete consults, body composition assessments and progress, and biochemical parameters; and assess through the use of data analytics.
Budget accountability.
Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce clear compliance documentation and correspondence.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and University of Arizona rules and compliance.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain professional communication in time-sensitive situations.
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels using professional, respectful communication.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
One year of relevant work experience required.
In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, State licensure and registration required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in a related field or working towards a Master’s Degree in a related field.
ServSafe Certified, Food handlers permit (or equivalent).
RD license.
Foodservice management experience.
One year of sports nutrition experience.
Administrative Details
FLSA:
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:
40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE:
1.0
Work Calendar:
Fiscal
Job Category:
Health Care and Wellness
Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay:
DOE
Compensation Type:
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade:
7
Compensation Guidance:
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level:
PC1
Job Family:
Clinical Services
Job Function:
Health Care & Wellness
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies:
1
Open Date:
1/23/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact Information for Candidates:
Tara Tralewski, Director, Performance Nutrition, ttralewski@arizona.edu, 520-621-2043
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
Applicants for this position are subject to NCAA Bylaws listed in the posting. You may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona. Do you understand that by submitting your application you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws?
Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete in football or basketball, or otherwise associated with a prospective student-athlete? If yes, explain.
Is your potential employment conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete? If Yes, please explain.
Do you understand that failure to disclose information related to affiliation with a prospective student-athlete might render your application ineligible?
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report for each campus, including crime statistics and safety resources. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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