Performance Nutrition Coach for Soldiers

SCT; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SCT seeks an experienced Nutritional Performance Specialist (NPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team services.

The NPS will develop and deliver nutrition support to enhance physical and cognitive performance, recovery, and overall readiness, working with Soldiers and leaders to apply evidence-based fueling, hydration, and body composition guidance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field from an accredited program.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant postgraduate experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, adaptation, and implementation of command-specific Performance Nutrition Program (PNP) policies.
• Develop and provide practical, evidence-based nutrition resources, including fact sheets and fueling strategies.
• Provide nutrition strategies to support readiness during training and unit assemblies.
• Conduct individual and group performance nutrition counseling.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to integrate nutrition strategies for physical performance and recovery.
• Mentor H2F-Integrators with advanced training and document quarterly mentorship.
• Maintain knowledge of Army H2F standards and related regulations.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Performance nutrition

Education outreach

Program development

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field

Job description

SCT seeks an experienced Nutritional Performance Specialist (NPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team services.

The NPS will develop and deliver nutrition support to enhance physical and cognitive performance, recovery, and overall readiness, working with Soldiers and leaders to apply evidence-based fueling, hydration, and body composition guidance.