Minor League Dietitian

This is a Full Time Job

Position Summary:

Major League Dietitian will be responsible for overseeing and managing the nutrition program for the major league players and staff throughout the calendar year. This person will work within the Medical Department and advise on nutrition, hydration, and supplementation with goal of maximizing athlete health, performance, and recovery

Essential Functions:
• Collaborate with team chefs to create menus, determine quantities, and oversee product ordering for all meals provided in the home clubhouse throughout the regular season.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of meals provided to the club during every road game throughout the season. Responsibilities include but are not limited to vendor selection, menu creation, quantity determination, delivery logistics, budget management, expense reconciliation and soliciting player feedback.
• Oversee and manage all meals provided during Major League Spring Training.
• Develop positive relationships with all players and establish individualized meal plans based on nutritional needs and/or allergies/medical conditions of each athlete.
• Provide guidance and oversight on nutrition, hydration, and supplementation interventions.
• Collaborate with medical staff on the selection of all dietary supplements.
• Collaborate with medical staff in the implementation and execution of nutritional and dietary standards to enhance athlete return-to-play programs.
• Research and provide recommendations for technological opportunities related to nutrition, hydration, and supplementation in the sports performance domain.
• Oversee and manage selection and procurement of snacks and beverages provided in home clubhouse during the regular season and Major League spring training.
• Educate players and staff on proper nutrition practices through presentations, individual meetings, etc.
• Travel with the major league club as needed to oversee clubhouse meals and nutritional standards at various road cities.
• Work in conjunction with Director, Team Travel & Clubhouse Operations to establish meal and beverage programs on team flights and train trips to road cities.
• Serve as the exclusive contact for players and staff to utilize for all feedback and requests pertaining to meals, beverages, and nutritional standards for the major league club.
• Interface with player development dietitian to develop symmetry of best nutritional practices across the organization.
• Create and oversee off-season nutritional programs for players based on off-season development goals established by the organization.
• Assist in ordering and distribution of nutritional supplements to players.
• Would assist in recruiting and hiring a minor league Dietician.
• Other duties related to the Major League RD role as assigned.

Suggested Education & Experience Guidelines:
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) required.
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred.
• Culinary Dietetics experience preferred.
• Experience in a professional or high-level athletic setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is preferred.
• ServSafe Manager Certification

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.