Director of Performance Nutrition & Culinary Innovation

TOGETHXR; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Casual work environment

Inclusive culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Soccer Federation seeks a Director of Performance Nutrition to lead nutrition and culinary services across National Team environments. You will guide an integrated model with nutrition, culinary operations, education, and fueling strategies to support elite preparation and longevity.

The role requires a master’s degree, RD/RDN, CSSD, and 8+ years in elite sport, with strong leadership, collaboration, and data-informed decision making. Travel and evenings/weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science or related field required; PhD preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) in good standing; CSSD certification is preferred.
• Experience leading integrated nutrition and culinary programs in elite sport.

Responsibilities

• Lead Performance Nutrition & Culinary Services strategy across National Team programs.
• Direct and support a growing network including Executive Chef and consulting dietitians.
• Establish standards, workflows, and performance systems for nutrition environments.
• Collaborate with IPS to align nutrition with medical, science and analytics teams.
• Build scalable systems for menu planning, fueling, hydration, and dining experiences.
• Oversee vendor relationships, budgeting, and quality assurance across units.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

Team development

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

Master’s in Nutrition or related field

RD/RDN certification

CSSD certification

ISAK Level 1 accreditation

PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

U.S. Soccer Federation seeks a Director of Performance Nutrition to lead nutrition and culinary services across National Team environments. You will guide an integrated model with nutrition, culinary operations, education, and fueling strategies to support elite preparation and longevity.

The role requires a master’s degree, RD/RDN, CSSD, and 8+ years in elite sport, with strong leadership, collaboration, and data-informed decision making. Travel and evenings/weekends are expected.