Sligo GAA seeking a Performance Nutritionist for Inter-County Teams

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:           Performance Nutritionist, Sligo GAA

 

PURPOSE & ROLE

  1. To develop and deliver a player centered nutrition support service to Sligo GAA Senior and U20 Gaelic Football and Hurling teams to optimize each player’s off-field development and on-field performance.
  2. To enhance nutrition knowledge of the players and implement an appropriate nutrition structure within the environment provided by the multi-disciplinary support team

 

1.      QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • An undergraduate degree in nutrition or dietetics with a recognised post-graduate qualification in a Sport and Exercise-related subject (eg sports nutrition, exercise physiology, sports science) OR an undergraduate degree in a Sport and Exercise Science-related subject with a recognised post-graduate qualification in nutrition or sports nutrition
  • ISAK Level 1 accreditation
  • Experience in or evidence of understanding the provision of nutrition support to athletes and coaches to support performance, which should include the planning, implementation and monitoring of specific nutrition programmes in particular in the area of team sports
  • Experience in or evidence of understanding the ability to modify nutrition advice according to assessment data, in conjunction with Fitness, Medical, and other support staff
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; an effective and confident presenter to a range of target audiences
  • Appropriate IT (including dietary analysis), problem-solving and organisational skills
  • Full driving licence
  • Eligibility to work in the EU

 

Desirable:

  • Experience of working with a team sport for at least one season
  • Experience in or evidence of understanding the provision of education programmes to athletes and/or coaches including the implementation of behaviour change strategies
  • Experience in academic and/or applied research in the field of performance nutrition
  • Anti-Doping Accredited Advisor

 

2.      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

·        Candidate does not need to reside in the Sligo region.

·        Please send applications including current up to date CV to Sligo GAA, c/o Administrator Eamonn McMunn, Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Co. Sligo or by e-mail to administrator.sligo@gaa.ie. Closing date for receipt of applications 5pm, Friday 15th October 2021.  

·        Successful applicant will work with Senior football, Senior hurling, U20 Football and U20 hurling managements to plan the delivery of service to the relevant panels throughout their seasons.