Performance Nutrition Leader for Elite Baseball

Philadelphia Phillies - Baseball Operations; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Phillies seek a Director of Performance Nutrition to lead the nutrition strategy across MLB, minor leagues, training complexes, and rehab settings. The role shapes long-term vision, oversees a team of dietitians, and partners with performance and baseball staff to elevate player health and performance.

Responsibilities include building department values, implementing dietary assessment processes, evaluating supplements, and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, food science, sports nutrition or related expertise required.
• Master’s degree in nutrition, food science, or exercise physiology preferred.
• Current RD/RDN credential with licensure or eligibility.
• State licensure requirements in PA and FL as applicable.
• 5+ years of experience as a Sports Nutritionist in pro or collegiate program.
• At least 3 years managing dietitians in team sports.

Responsibilities

• Lead nutrition strategy across MLB, minor leagues, training complexes, and rehab environments.
• Direct and mentor a team of dietitians; build scalable systems and processes.
• Collaborate with performance departments and baseball staff to optimize player health and performance.
• Stay ahead of nutritional research; monitor supplements and NSF Certified for Sport program.
• Manage annual Nutrition budget across all organizational activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

Master's degree preferred

RD / RDN credential

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Philadelphia Phillies seek a Director of Performance Nutrition to lead the nutrition strategy across MLB, minor leagues, training complexes, and rehab settings. The role shapes long-term vision, oversees a team of dietitians, and partners with performance and baseball staff to elevate player health and performance.

Responsibilities include building department values, implementing dietary assessment processes, evaluating supplements, and managing budgets.