Performance Dietitian Fellow

The Los Angeles Rams; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles Rams are seeking a dedicated Performance Dietitian Fellow to join our Performance Team at the Woodland Hills facility. You will work closely with the Head Team Performance Dietitian to enhance player nutrition, wellness, and performance through evidence-based counseling, education, and hands-on food service.

This 12-month assignment (with potential extension) requires daily on-site presence and travel for away-game trips, with compensation including an annual salary of $70,304.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Must obtain RD credential by June 2027.
• At least 2 years of experience in sports nutrition within collegiate or professional athletics.
• Experience in American football at collegiate or professional level preferred.
• Intrinsic motivation, positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Team Performance Dietitian in delivering performance nutrition services to players and staff.
• Oversee daily fueling station operations and inventory management.
• Coordinate away game nutrition operations with hotel and stadium staff.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to support performance and wellness goals.
• Perform assessments including body composition, bloodwork analysis, and sweat testing.
• Support Teamworks Nutrition initiative and digital meal planning.
• Stay up to date with nutrition research and best practices and implement updates.
• Evaluate supplements for safety, quality, and efficacy.
• Collaborate with the Performance team to maintain a leading athlete environment.

Skills

Sports nutrition

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition

RD credential by 2027

Tools

Teamworks Nutrition

Job description

The Los Angeles Rams are seeking a dedicated and motivated Performance Dietitian Fellow to join our Performance Team. As a Performance Dietitian Fellow, you will report to the Head Team Performance Dietitian and work closely with our Performance team to enhance and support player nutrition, wellness, and performance using evidence-based counseling, education, and food service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with elite athletes in a high-performance environment.

Note: This is a 12-month assignment, with the possibility of an extension for another 12-months.The tentative start date is April 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Team Performance Dietitian in delivering performance-enhancing nutrition services to players and staff.
• Oversee daily operations and inventory management of the fueling station.
• Advance away game operations; Fellow will advance to away location and coordinate with hotel and stadium staff to ensure a smooth nutrition operation.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to support players, coaches, and football staff performance and wellness goals.
• Execute a variety of assessment modalities including but not limited to body composition, bloodwork analysis, and sweat testing.
• Assist in operation of the Teamworks Nutrition digital meal planning initiative.
• Stay up to date with current nutrition research, trends, and best practices, and incorporate new knowledge into the team’s nutrition program.
• Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy.
• Collaborate with the Performance team to create and maintain an industry-leading environment for our athletes, coaches, and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field required.
• Must hold or obtain a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential by June 2027.
• At least 2 years of experience working in sports nutrition within collegiate or professional athletics (including part-time experience).
• Experience working in American football at the collegiate or professional level is preferred.
• Intrinsic motivation, positive attitude and great work ethic.
• Ability to embody a growth mindset, elite professionalism, and demonstrate resilience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• This position is based at our Woodland Hills facility and requires a daily on-site presence. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
• Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule
• Travel is required for away-game trips.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50lbs.

Compensation:

Annual salary of $70,304.

The Los Angeles Rams are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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