MiLB Sports Dietitian - Athlete Nutrition & Performance

NY Yankees or River Operating Company Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Yankees Minor League Dietitian will assist the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator in optimizing nutrition support for all athletes in the New York Yankees organization. This role will serve to help with affiliate catering, nutrition education, and ensuring department and organizational standards and new initiatives are met.

Primary duties include individual nutrition counseling, meal planning, education in English and Spanish, and collaboration with sports medicine to support peak athletic

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with active registration and ability to obtain FL licensure within 3 months
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition Science, or related field
• HIPAA compliance
• Knowledge of MLB and MiLB rules and regulations
• Ability to work with diverse athletes and staff
• Willingness to travel within the United States (and possibly Dominican Republic)
• CSSD, CPR/AED, and ServSafe certifications or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Counsel athletes on nutrition for training, competition, recovery, hydration, and supplementation
• Develop personalized meal plans to support performance goals
• Attend workouts, practices, and games to provide nutrition care
• Collaborate with sports medicine staff to monitor hydration and sweat rates
• Develop catering plans and ensure food safety at affiliate facilities
• Deliver nutrition education presentations in English and Spanish
• Mentor nutrition interns and coordinate screenings at spring training
• Manage inventory and fueling station fridges
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary sports performance team

Skills

Nutrition education

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition Science, or related field

CSSD certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

The New York Yankees Minor League Dietitian will assist the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator in optimizing nutrition support for all athletes in the New York Yankees organization. This role will serve to help with affiliate catering, nutrition education, and ensuring department and organizational standards and new initiatives are met.

Primary duties include individual nutrition counseling, meal planning, education in English and Spanish, and collaboration with sports medicine to support peak athletic