Connacht Rugby
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Lead Performance Nutritionist
Location:
Galway, Co. Galway
Description:
ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Manage the performance nutrition service delivery and ensure alignment between National Talent Squad (NTS), Academy and Senior Nutrition Programmes.Develop and deliver nutrition support services to the Connacht Rugby Senior squad, working as part of a High-Performance multidisciplinary team to integrate nutrition into players programmes to optimise health and maximise performance. REPORTING: Operational: Head of Rugby Operations, Connacht Rugby Head Coach, Connacht Rugby Functional: IRFU Head of NutritionMANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (in conjunction with the IRFU Head of Nutrition and the Elite Player Pathway Nutrition Lead) Academy Performance Nutritionist, Connacht Rugby WORKING RELATIONSHIPS IRFU Head of NutritionIRFU Elite Player Pathway Nutrition LeadHead of Athletic Performance, Connacht RugbyLead Doctor, Connacht RugbyLead Physiotherapy staff, Connacht RugbyCoaching staff, Connacht RugbyOperations staff, Connacht RugbyCommercial Department, Connacht Rugby ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership and Management Promote an environment and culture within Connacht Rugby that supports nutrition as an integral component of high performance.Manage and develop nutrition programmes across Senior, Academy and NTS programmes and deliver best practice service through direct work with Senior squad players.Provide nutrition service delivery to the Senior squad players at both training and match days.Provide professional leadership and mentorship to the Academy Performance Nutritionist at Connacht Rugby and meet regularly to manage relationships and ensure continuous professional development.Be professionally responsible for own practice and the oversight of all aspects of service delivery in Connacht Rugby.Lead the multidisciplinary team on integrated well-being projects with significance to nutrition.Adhere to IRFU policies in relation to best practice and ethical behaviour. Service Delivery Maximise the performance impact of performance nutrition across Senior, Academy and NTS programmes by working closely with the Academy Nutritionist, the Athletic Performance and Medical departments and Coaching staff in Connacht Rugby to maximise the effectiveness of players’ training and competitive programmes, through appropriate nutrition strategies.Adopt a ‘food-first’ approach when delivering nutrition education to all players and coaches.Implement strategies to support players’ training and competitive programmes whilst demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the science that supports sports nutrition e.g. nutrition to support strength development, recovery, hydration, supplementation, use of ergogenic aids, recovery from surgery etc.Liaise with hotels and catering staff at away venues and the catering team at home venues to ensure appropriate nutrition is provided for players to support training and match days.Manage and monitor a sports supplement programme across Senior, Academy and NTS programmes that adheres to the IRFU Policy on Sports Food and Supplement use in conjunction with Connacht Rugby’s supplement partners.Implement best practice for food hygiene and undertake food safety training if certification is not already held.Contribute to Connacht Rugby’s Health and Well-being education programme Communication Meet regularly with the IRFU Head of Nutrition on all aspects of nutrition service development and participate in developing nutrition service delivery, including attendance at review meetings.Build and maintain relationships with all personnel listed in ‘Working Relationships’ on all matters that impact on nutrition service provision in Connacht Rugby.Be responsible for maintaining relationships with existing nutrition partners and identifying potential new partners in conjunction with the Commercial Department. Documentation and Reporting Maintain records of all nutrition interventions and supplements issued, and track measurable outcomes. Maintain up-to-date documentation on online player management system (TSO at present).Provide or present reports on nutrition service developments to Senior Management Team in Connacht Rugby as requested. Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Education and Audit Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to sports nutrition (including participation in IRFU in-service meetings) and be willing to participate in research if the opportunity arises.Carry out audits of service delivery to support improvements and change in service delivery where necessary. PERFORMANCE MEASURESPerformance measures will be made in the following areas: Leadership & ManagementService DeliveryCommunicationDocumentation & ReportingCPD, Education & Audit KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) Annual KPIs will be agreed with the IRFU Head of Nutrition on specific areas of work outlined in roles and responsibilities.Participate in Performance Development Review on an annual basis with operational and functional line managers. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:Applicants must, at the closing date for applications, be able to display and provide evidence of the following qualifications/training, experience, specialist knowledge, skills/abilities and behaviours outlined below:Qualifications & Training An undergraduate degree in nutrition or dietetics with a recognised post-graduate qualification in a Sport and Exercise related subject e.g. sports nutrition, exercise physiology, sports science OR an undergraduate degree in a Sport and Exercise related subject with a recognised post-graduate qualification in nutrition or sports nutrition.ISAK Level 1 (or above) accreditation.Registration with the Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) - A minimum of graduate registration or working towards full practitioner registration Knowledge Detailed understanding of the nutritional issues (clinical and performance) relevant to high performance sport.Thorough understanding of the various sports science and sports medicine disciplines.An understanding of rehabilitation, recovery, regeneration and robustness practices. Experience A minimum of 3 years’ post graduate experience in the provision of nutritional support to athletes and coaches in an elite sporting environment.Demonstrable experience in all areas of planning, implementation, modification and monitoring of specific nutrition programmes to support high performance.A verifiable record of working within a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of performance nutrition support in elite sport. Skills & Abilities Excellent communication skills.Excellent presentation skills.Able to motivate behavioural change.Good IT (including dietary analysis) skills.Good organisational skills to include record keeping. Behaviours Ability to problem-solve.Adaptable and flexible in working arrangements to support the needs of the organisation. Circumstances Available to work irregular and unsocial hours as required involving work outside normal office hours, at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.Full driving licence and access to a form of transport that will permit the jobholder to meet the requirements of the post in full. DESIRABLE CRITERIAExperience & Professional Membership Experience of working with elite rugby players or other collision sportsExperience in academic and/or applied research in the field of performance nutritionExperience of staff management and/or mentoring APPLICATION PROCESS:Please apply via the link below with a cover letter and up to date CV. The closing date for applications is 9am Monday, 15th July. Connacht Rugby is an equal opportunities employer.
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