Sports Nutrition Graduate Assistantship

Organization: Virginia Tech Athletics Department

Description: Educate and counsel all 21 intercollegiate athletic teams and student-athletes. Assist Sports Dietitian with operation of Nutrition Oasis, body composition measurements (Bod Pod), and developing and managing training tables, pre-game meals, and travel meals. Attend Nutrition & Performance meetings, develop handouts and bulletin boards. Conduct research and complete thesis as indicated by graduate school.

Eligibility: Completed Dietetic Internship and acceptance into Virginia Tech’s Graduate School

Length: One year with the ability to renew yearly

Supervision: By full-time Director of Sports Nutrition

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Compensation: This position is a full-ride, graduate assistant scholarship. Tuition, room, board, books and fees will be covered.

Travel: none

Application: Please send cover letter, resume and four references to Amy Freel, MS, RD. Application deadline is 12/15/06.

Contact:
Amy Freel, MS, RD
Director of Sports Nutrition
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0502
P: 540-231-9910
Email: aefreel@vt.edu
Website: http://www.hokiesports.com