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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
About the Department
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Four School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.
Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a school-record 3.52 GPA in the spring of 2025.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati, Department of Athletics seeks applications for Assistant Performance Dietitians (Assistant Sports Dietitian). As many as two vacancies may be filled and assigned to support the Football program or assigned Olympic Sports depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The positions are full-time, salaried, with comprehensive benefits packages.
The successful candidates will be expected to assist all Performance Nutrition needs of assigned student-athletes, teams, and coaches through counseling, planning, monitoring, documentation of performance based nutritional needs, and daily food service operations while following University of Cincinnati and departmental policies, NCAA Division I, and Conference bylaws and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Counsel student-athletes regarding nutrition for optimal performance and health and medical conditions.
- Assist with food service management and daily operations including but not limited to inventory, product ordering, fueling station aesthetics and education.
- Develop educational materials & resources, including social media content.
- Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events related to performance to assigned teams.
- Attend team workouts, practices, and games as needed to provide education and fuel to enhance performance.
- Assist with travel nutrition needs for assigned teams – performance menus, pre/post-game fuel, post-game meals, recovery strategies, and snack bags.
- Assist with menu development and oversight for training table meals.
- Work closely with Sports Medicine and Sports Performance to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach for student-athlete health and wellness.
- Assist with management, oversight, and mentorship of student volunteers/interns.
- Examine and translate scientific research related to nutrition, athletic performance, and dietary supplements.
- Evaluate dietary supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition, Health/Exercise, Nutrition/Dietetics, or related field.
Required Trainings/Certifications
- Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration – must be achieved within three (3) months of hire.
- Certificate/Licensure as required by the State of Ohio – must be achieved within six (6) months of hire.
Required Experience
One (1) year of related experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and travel with the team.
- Must be able to lift up to 45lbs and stand for long periods of time.
Application Information
- Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest, a current resume, and 3 professional references.
- All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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