Associate Dietitian (Seasonal)

Detroit Tigers; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure fees covered

Event tickets provided

Monthly housing allotment

Monthly cell phone allotment

Meals covered during work hours

Team gear provided

Team gear provided.

Job summary

A professional sports team is seeking a part-time Associate Dietitian in Erie, PA to assist players' nutritional needs and enhance performance. The role includes educating players on nutrition, coordinating with medical staff, and managing food services during games. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in nutrition and preferably 2 years of experience in a related field. Benefits include licensure fees coverage and event tickets.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Dietitian in a professional environment preferred.
• Ability to assess body composition and measure height/weight.
• Experience working with athletes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to measure height, weight and assess body composition.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, ergogenic aids, supplements.
• Familiarity with food service quality and safety practices.
• Willing to relocate to affiliate location and flexible work hours.
• Pass a background check and drug test.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team medical staff and coaches for athlete nutrition.
• Provide nutrition education tailored to player needs.
• Document nutrition sessions and communicate with affiliates on player progress.
• Select and order food for meals and cover food services during games.
• Maintain supplement inventory and communicate needs to the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator. Provide education on safe use.
• Oversee food and nutrition services.
• Select and order high-performance foods for pre- and post-game meals at the home stadium and collaborate with catering managers for visiting stadiums.
• Attend all home games and assist with shake preparation, food setup, and teach players preparation techniques.
• Be available for other related consultations as requested by the Tigers.
• Other services and duties as mutually agreed upon.

Skills

Clinical nutrition expertise

Nutrition education and counseling

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of dietary supplements

Spanish-speaking

Food service safety

Independence & teamwork

Spanish-speaking (preferred)

Willing to relocate

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

2+ years as a Dietitian (preferred)

Job description

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This position is a part-time, seasonal position in Erie, PA to support the Erie Seawolves. The Associate Dietitian is responsible for providing players and staff with effective strategies to optimize performance and enhance well-being. Through nutrition and sports nutrition science, players will be empowered to manage their body composition and perform at their highest level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services with the Tigers' team doctors, athletic trainers, physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches, MLB Nutrition Coordinator, MiLB Nutrition Coordinator, Catering Manager, and home clubhouse cook, being available for consultation at all reasonable times.
• Provide education with flexibility to create nutrition education pieces based on the most relevant topics for the team. Sessions can be in person and/or through closed social networks or online platforms. Short team talks with strength coaches/athletic trainers and affiliate coaches.
• Evaluate and coordinate the kitchen, menu, and snacks for players.
• Work with other Nutritionists in the minor leagues to share education pieces, ensuring a consistent message throughout the organization. High-priority education topics include:
• Healthier options for fast food and quick-service restaurants.
• Hydration: how to assess hydration status, when to hydrate, electrolyte use.
• Meal preparation: quick and easy, on a limited budget and with limited cooking resources.
• Pre-training/game nutrition principles.
• Post-game recovery nutrition principles.>
• Safe supplementation: NSF certification, supplement safety protocols as per MLB.
• one-on-one nutrition consulting for players, assessing and advising for optimal performance, recovery, and health. Document sessions and communicate regularly with other affiliates when players move to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain supplement inventory and communicate needs to the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator. Provide education on safe use.
• Oversee food and nutrition services.
• Select and order high-performance foods for pre- and post-game meals at the home stadium and collaborate with catering managers for visiting stadiums.
• Attend all home games and assist with shake preparation, food setup, and teach players preparation techniques.
• Be available for other related consultations as requested by the Tigers.
• Other services and duties as mutually agreed upon.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, food sciences, sports nutrition, or related field required.
• Preferably 2 years of experience as a Dietitian in a professional or university program.
• Experience providing nutrition education and counseling to athletes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and collaborate as a team member.
• Ability to measure height, weight, and assess body composition.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, ergogenic aids, nutritional/herbal supplements.
• Familiarity with food service quality and safety practices.
• Must be willing to relocate to affiliate location.
• Ability to work a non-standard work week.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
• Ability to operate at the highest professional standard.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor and office environment.
• Non-traditional work schedule. Evening, weekend and holiday hours will be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• RD annual licensure fees covered.
• Event tickets provided.
• Personal laptop provided.
• Monthly housing allotment provided.
• Monthly Cell Phone allotment.
• Meals covered during work hours.
• Team gear provided.

Location / Time Commitment

• Seasonal, April 1st, 2026 through September 30th, 2026.
• Ability to work a non-standard work week.
• No travel required to away games.
• Possibility of traveling to other locations for Spring Training/orientation.