Position Title: 

Temporary Performance Nutrition Fellowship

Compensation:

$33.33

Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics Ops - Temp

Start Date:

09/15/2026

About this opportunity: 

Ball State University Athletics is seeking applications for Championship Performance Nutrition Fellow.  The Nutrition Fellow will work under the supervision of the Director of Performance Nutrition in conjunction with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Championship Performance. This is an on-campus position with flexible hours as determined by the department need and Director of Performance Nutrition.  The position requires the Fellow to work 10-12 hours per week for approximately 30 weeks, running September 2026 – May 2027, following the Ball State academic calendar. The position includes a stipend of $10,000 across the 10-months, and is a non-benefit eligible position.

What you'll do and what you'll bring: 

Essential Functions

• 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 management, oversight, and mentorship of student volunteers/interns.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition  
• Completion of an undergraduate sport nutrition course
• Skill in the use of personal computer and related software applications
• Desire to pursue a career within intercollegiate athletics
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart information
• Successful competition of a background check
• Understanding and adherence to NCAA guidelines

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Exercise Physiology
• Registered Dietitian
• Completion of a graduate level sport nutrition course.

How to apply: 

• Interested applicants must apply online and include a current CV/Resume, and 3 professional references with their current contact information and job titles in their application materials. The option to include a cover letter is available.
• For more information reach out to Dr. Kathie Beals, Director of Performance Nutrition, [email protected],  or Dr. Lindsey Blom, Senior Associate AD of Championship Performance, [email protected]