Performance Dietitian, IMG Academy+

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Bradenton (FL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking a part-time, remote Performance Dietitian to provide 1:1 virtual nutrition coaching for student-athletes in the IMG Academy+ program.

The role emphasizes behavior-change coaching, personalized fueling plans, and the opportunity to promote ongoing nutrition support with potential group sessions. The position requires managing a caseload of at least 55 student athletes with 40-minute sessions and monthly parent sessions, plus administrative duties

Qualifications

• RD must be licensed in the state of residence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Strong coaching and behavior-change skills required.
• Experience with youth athletes preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and motivational skills needed.
• Ability to create personalized fueling plans and educational content.

Responsibilities

• Provide 40-minute 1:1 coaching sessions for student-athletes.
• Manage a minimum caseload of 55 athletes with ~50 sessions per month.
• Conduct monthly 20-minute parent sessions.
• Perform administrative tasks: scheduling, note-taking, and session tracking.
• Availability for weekend coaching and 15–20 hours weekly, ramping up to 30 hours.

Skills

1:1 coaching

Behavior-change coaching

Sales & account management

Communication skills

Time management

Youth athlete engagement

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

State licensure

Job description

Position Summary:

The part-time, remote Performance Dietitian provides 1:1 virtual nutrition coaching for student-athletes in the IMG Academy+ program, with potential group coaching responsibilities. This role carries strong 1:1 coaching responsibility: the Performance Dietitian builds genuine relational rapport with adolescent and teen athletes, applies strong behavior-change coaching skills, and helps each athlete set realistic goals they can actually follow through on and see success with. They promote the value of ongoing nutrition support — establishing and consistently executing proven systems, and confidently recommending and selling additional coaching sessions beyond an athlete’s initial package when it serves the athlete’s goals — deliver age- and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based guidance tailored to each athlete’s unique needs and goals, and design personalized fueling plans to help them safely achieve those goals.

This position will manage a minimum caseload of 55 student athletes, each receiving coaching through 40-minute sessions, with an expectation of averaging 50 athlete sessions per month. In addition, the role includes conducting monthly 20-minute parent sessions with the parents of each student athlete. The position requires completing relevant administrative tasks such as client communication, session scheduling, note-taking, and session tracking. This role requires a flexible schedule, including availability for at least one weekend day per week for coaching, in addition to family-friendly weekday hours. Expected working hours will range from 15-20 hours per week once ramped up, with the opportunity to work up to 30 hours per week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Availability for weekly sessions with all clients, with flexible hours including nights and weekends. Total weekly availability should be approximately 30 hours, with at least 15 of those hours being family-friendly, defined as weekdays after 5pm local time or any time on weekends.
• Proven 1:1 coaching experience with the ability to build genuine relational rapport with the adolescent and teen athlete population
• Strong behavior-change coaching skill set, including the ability to help athletes set realistic, individualized goals they can consistently follow through on and achieve success with
• Sales and account management experience, with the confidence and skill to establish and consistently execute proven client systems, and to proactively recommend and sell additional coaching sessions beyond an athlete’s initial package
• Interest in providing expertise for product development meetings and feedback sessions
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• State Licensure in state where you physically reside, if applicable
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field
• Ability to comply with legislation where you reside in relation to Nutrition services and advice
• Excellent communication, presentation, and motivational skills
• Understanding of latest research in the field of nutrition
• Experience building menu & catering needs for athletes to maximize athletic performance
• Ability to understand rules of various sports governing bodies regarding restricted substances and supplements
• Experience developing educational content (I.e. handouts, presentations) that appeals to a youth audience
• Ability to deliver current knowledge in realistic and practical terms
• Strong ability to connect with youth athletes of all age ranges, with particular skill engaging and motivating the adolescent and teen population
• Perceived credibility as a subject matter expert in the field of Nutrition
• Strong time management, adaptability and flexibility
• Being open and responsive to feedback

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 as an athlete or coach