Applied Sports Science Associate (ASSA) || Sports Nutrition

Experience

• 0-4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant experience in Sports Nutrition/Nutrition support, preferably in sports, athletic, fitness, high-performance, or clinical environments.
• Experience in assessing dietary practices and nutritional requirements of athletes will be desirable.
• Exposure to working with athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary sports support teams will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of sports nutrition, hydration, recovery nutrition, supplementation, and anti-doping practices will be preferred.

Role & responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of athletes nutritional requirements, dietary practices, and performance objectives.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized nutrition strategies based on athlete requirements and sporting demands.
• Monitor athletes dietary intake, nutrition adherence, and progress against identified performance objectives.
• Provide nutrition education and guidance on healthy eating, hydration, recovery, and competition nutrition.
• Assist in planning nutrition strategies for training, competition, travel, and recovery periods.
• Support appropriate supplement-related practices in accordance with applicable guidelines and anti-doping requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of nutrition assessments, interventions, recommendations, and athlete progress.
• Coordinate with coaches, sports scientists, strength & conditioning professionals, medical staff, and other support personnel for integrated athlete support.
• Assist in conducting nutrition awareness sessions, workshops, and educational programmes for athletes.
• Identify and report nutrition-related factors that may affect athletic performance, recovery, and overall well-being.

Maintain confidentiality of athlete information and ensure compliance with applicable professional, organizational, and sports nutrition guidelines.

Mandatory:

• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science & Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Food/Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Home Science with specialization in Nutrition, Applied Nutrition, Applied Nutrition & Dietetics, Dietetics & Food Service Management, or Sports Sciences with Sports Nutrition as a major subject.
• OR PG Diploma in Sports Nutrition from NSNIS, Patiala.

Desirable:

• Additional certification/coursework in Sports Nutrition, athlete nutrition, or related areas.Masters Degree (MBA/PGDM/M.Com./MA/M.Tech. or equivalent) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Procurement, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, or Public Procurement will be an advantage