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University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

Sports Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
  • Salary: Commensurate with experience
  • Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2026-2027

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

September 2, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives.

It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Sports Dietitian provides individual assessment and nutrition coaching, team education, planning and execution of fueling strategies, documentation, and reporting of student-athlete progress, and budgetary management for impact and efficiency. This position will also play an important role in educating, organizing, and guiding the progression of student sports nutrition interns.

This role requires a high level of organization and communication to facilitate collaboration with team operations, strength and conditioning, athletic training, sports science, and culinary staff in the execution of nutrition services.

This role is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Special Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain UO Drivers Certification.

Minimum Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) and ability to obtain state licensure within 3 months of the date of hire.
  • Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition or related field.
  • One year of experience of providing performance nutrition support to recreational, collegiate, professional or elite level athletes, including internship/volunteer experience.

Professional Competencies

  • Highly organized and able to adapt and execute in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders through impactful written and verbal communication.
  • Adept with technology and data management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise physiology or related field.
  • One year of full-time experience in a collegiate sports nutrition setting.
  • Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

FLSA Exempt: Yes

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website [https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits].

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us [uocareers@uoregon.edu] or call 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies.

Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here [https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting].

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Key Responsibilities

The Sports Dietitian provides individual nutrition coaching, team education, and the development of fueling strategies for student-athletes. They also manage departmental budgets and oversee the progression of student sports nutrition interns.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in dietetics or a related field and be a Registered Dietitian (RD). At least one year of experience providing performance nutrition support to athletes is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Student-athlete development

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,955 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Eugene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$463k
Typical market rent
$1,806/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Eugene-Springfield, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Retirement Plans
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