Sports Performance Dietician

NovationIQ; Center (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Sports Performance Dietician to enhance player health and performance. The role involves creating tailored nutrition strategies, overseeing meal planning, and collaborating with culinary staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in nutrition and experience with athletes.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience with professional or collegiate athletes.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans for players.
• Oversee nutritional services for Sporting KC teams.
• Manage performance supplement budget and inventory.

Skills

Nutrition

Dietetics

Hydration Assessment

Meal Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition

Registered Dietitian certification

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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Sports Performance Dietician

Apply locations Compass Minerals National Performance Center time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-4829

Job Description Summary

The Sports Performance Dietitian is a vital member of Sporting Kansas City’s Health and Performance team. This role collaborates closely with both the Sports Performance & Science and Sports Medicine departments to enhance player health, availability, and overall performance. Reporting directly to the Director of Sports Performance and Science, the Dietitian is responsible for implementing comprehensive nutritional strategies tailored to individual players, utilizing tools such as DEXA scans, blood biomarker analysis, and genetic testing.

The Dietitian also oversees all nutritional services for both the Sporting KC First Team and Sporting KC II, including meal planning, supplement management, and culinary coordination with the Head Chef at training facilities, the home stadium, and during away matches. This position includes managing the club-wide performance supplement budget and ensuring nutritional practices align with league guidelines.

The ideal candidate adopts a holistic approach to athlete wellness, aiming to optimize overall health and, in turn, athletic performance.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Provide coverage at all Sporting KC home matches
• Travel with the team for away matches as required
• Collaborate with full-time culinary staff to plan daily meals for all Sporting KC training sessions
• Manage scheduling and menus for post-training lunches for Sporting KC II
• Coordinate meals for away trips for Sporting KC and Sporting KC II, including reviewing hotel Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
• Organize post-match meals with stadium kitchen staff for all home games
• Conduct hydration assessments during summer months for Sporting KC players
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans for all Sporting KC players
• Analyze blood work and manage supplementation in accordance with MLS banned substance guidelines (e.g., NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Choice)
• Perform DEXA scans three times annually for Sporting KC players, twice annually for Sporting KC II, and conduct a 7-site skinfold assessment annually for Academy competitive age group players
• Monitor body weight for all Sporting KC and Sporting KC II players
• Manage the performance supplement budget, including ordering, inventory, and distribution across the organization
• Maintain and stock the fueling station, including pre- and post-training nutritional shake distribution
• Deliver educational presentations and develop resources for all levels within the club: MLS (First Team), MLS NEXT Pro (Sporting KC II), and MLS NEXT Academy

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Registered Dietitian certification (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent)
• Minimum of two years of experience working with professional, semi-professional, or collegiate athletes
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nutrition, exercise science, or a related field
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), or currently pursuing certification
• Experience working in a high-performance or elite soccer environment

Sporting KC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

About Us

Our Mission

We elevate Kansas City, transform American soccer, and create memories through personalized experiences with our Club. Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer.

Our Values

At Sporting Kansas City, we strive to win championships, deliver a world-class product on and off the field, create the finest fan experiences in sports, create meaningful connections with the community, and innovate in all that we do.

Our Passion for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an empowering environment for a diverse and inclusive team of associates who make a positive impact on our Club and our community. Individuals from all backgrounds are celebrated and encouraged to apply.

Our Championships

MLS Cup Championship: 2000, 2013

Our Ownership

Sporting Club is a high-performance entertainment business offering the highest quality experiences through its unique, superior products and world-class facilities. Sporting Club, a Kansas City based and operated company, was founded by five local entrepreneurs. The five principals of Sporting Club include the following leaders in the Kansas City business community: the Patterson Family; Cliff Illig, co-founder of Cerner Corporation; Greg Maday, chairman and CEO of SpecChem, LLC., and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC.; Pat Curran, founder and principal of C3 Capital, LLC and Robb Heineman, principal and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC.

In 2006, Sporting Club purchased the Kansas City Wizards professional soccer team from Lamar Hunt and Hunt Sports Group as the first step in building its high-performance entertainment company. Sporting Club has committed more than $200 million to Kansas City soccer and brought the state-of-the-art Children’s Mercy Park to Kansas City by way of their diligence. The ownership group is unique to Kansas City sports, as Sporting is the only professional sports organization with local ownership.

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.