Elite Soccer Performance Dietitian

Sporting Kansas City; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sporting Kansas City is seeking a First Team Sports Performance Dietitian to lead nutrition strategy and service delivery for the First Team, integrating with Sports Science, Sports Medicine, Culinary, Coaching, and Player Care to optimize health and performance.

The role requires RD, Board Certification, Kansas/Missouri licensure eligibility, and 3–5 years in elite sports nutrition, with travel and education responsibilities across the club and MLS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, exercise science, or a related field from an accredited institution required.
• Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise science, sports science, or a related field preferred.
• Registered Dietitian credential required.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics credential required.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience with body composition assessment, hydration testing, nutrition periodization, supplement review, medical nutrition therapy, and athlete counseling required.
• Experience interpreting nutrition-related biomarkers and collaborating with medical providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nutrition strategy and service delivery for the Sporting Kansas City First Team.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling for players.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans that support health and performance.
• Coordinate nutrition across Sports Science, Sports Medicine, and Coaching staff.
• Manage daily fueling operations, travel nutrition, and education programs.
• Review and approve menus for team meals, training table, travel meals, and matchday fueling.
• Document nutrition services and outcomes in line with HIPAA and club policies.

Skills

Athlete counseling

Documentation

Communication

Nutrient analysis software

Performance technology

Travel logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics/exercise science

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Registered Dietitian credential

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Athlete management systems

Nutrition software (biomarker analysis)

Job description

Sporting Kansas City is seeking a First Team Sports Performance Dietitian to lead nutrition strategy and service delivery for the First Team, integrating with Sports Science, Sports Medicine, Culinary, Coaching, and Player Care to optimize health and performance.

The role requires RD, Board Certification, Kansas/Missouri licensure eligibility, and 3–5 years in elite sports nutrition, with travel and education responsibilities across the club and MLS standards.