Performance Dietitian

IMG Academy; Bradenton (FL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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IMG Academy is seeking a Performance Dietitian to provide world-class nutrition services that maximize athlete performance through evidence-based nutrition. The role includes overseeing fueling, traveling with teams, delivering education, and designing a 10-month curriculum across youth to pro athletes.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and group sessions, collaboration with Sport Science and GSSI, and contributing to supplementation strategy. Flexibility for events and campus programs is required.

Competenze

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with Florida licensure or eligibility within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, or related field.
• Strong communication, presentation and motivational skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of current research in sports nutrition and ability to apply it practically.
• Experience building menus and catering for athletes to maximize performance.
• Ability to take accurate body measurements and use related software.

Mansioni

• Oversee fueling of IMG Academy student-athletes.
• Travel with teams to in-state and out-of-state competitions.
• Deliver nutrition education content to groups and individuals across ages and sports.
• Design and implement a 10-month nutrition curriculum for integration within a sport.
• Conduct 1:1 and group sessions for various athlete groups.
• Deliver nutrition education classes during the academy year and for summer camps.
• Tailor nutrition messages for youth to elite athletes across cultures.
• Develop nutrition plans to meet athletes' goals safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with Sport Science and GSSI to optimize performance and recovery.
• Coordinate with APD team to support athletes with nutrition education.
• Contribute to IMG Academy supplementation strategy.
• Provide coach education and outreach across campus.
• Support IMG Institute events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Registered Dietitian (RD)

FL state licensure or eligibility

Excellent communication & presentation

Knowledge of current sports nutrition

Menu planning & catering for athletes

Ability to track metrics & body stats

Team collaboration across departments

Adaptable to varied athlete ages

Understanding of sports governing body

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Sports Nutrition or related field

Master of Science in nutrition or exercise-related field

Strumenti

Nutrient analysis software

Teamworks and Smartabase suite (Teamworks Nutrition)

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Position Summary:

The Performance Dietitian will be responsible for providing world class nutrition services in order to help IMG Academy athletes and clients maximize performance through nutrition.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee the fueling of our IMG Academy student-athletes
• Travel with teams as necessary to both in-state and out-of-state competitions
• Develop and deliver practical, educational, entertaining, and age-appropriate nutrition content to groups and individuals of a variety of ages who participate in a variety of sports
• Design and implement a 10-month nutrition curriculum to integrate within a sport
• Deliver 1:1 and group sessions for full-time student-athletes, camp athletes, adult athletes and professional athletes, as indicated.
• Deliver Athletic and Personal Development Classes in Nutrition during both the Academy year and for summer campers.
• Tailor message accordingly to a broad client base ranging from youth to elite athletes across a range of sports, cultures, and countries.
• Design nutrition plans to safely meet athlete’s goals.
• Promote the value of nutrition for performance to sports, coaches and athletes on campus.
• Ensure Nutrition services at IMG Academy are based on the latest, evidence-based practices in the field.
• Work with Sport Science, and the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) to optimize performance and recovery.
• Integrate and coordinate with the APD team of specialists that work within the assigned sports to best service the athletes and promote a team approach to education and support.
• Assist in delivering the strategy for supplementation at IMG Academy.
• Provide coach education and work collaboratively with various departments across campus to promote the value of nutrition education.
• Support and deliver IMG Institute events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• State Licensure in FL (LD) or State Licensure eligibility within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, or related field.
• Ability to comply with legislation in Florida in relation to Nutrition services and advice.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and motivational skills along with strong written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences.
• Understanding of latest research in the field of sports nutrition.
• Experience building menu and catering needs for athletes to maximize athletic performance.
• Ability to take accurate measurements, including body weight and height.
• Experience with nutrient analysis software.
• Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide nutrition care.
• Good math skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use PC and related software.
• Ability to understand rules of various sports governing bodies regarding restricted substances and supplements.
• Ability to deliver current knowledge in realistic and practical terms.
• Strong ability to connect well with the younger athlete.
• Perceived credibility as a subject matter expert in the field of Nutrition.
• Meet professional standards when working with clients, department staff, interns, and other professionals. This includes the ability to troubleshoot situations and deal with any unique situations that may arise.
• Participate in a team environment to ensure best practices of nutrition service.
• Proactive personality who is a role model for nutrition on IMG Academy campus.
• Strong time management, adaptability and flexibility.
• Being open and responsive to feedback.
• Strong classroom management skills to facilitate a conducive learning environment.
• Strong customer service skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Master of Science in nutrition or exercise related field.
• CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics)
• Multi-lingual
• Experience working with a youth population
• Experience with Teamworks and Smartabase suite of products, including Teamworks Nutrition
• Experience as an athlete or coach

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus, which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays, is required.