Elite Performance Nutritionist (Hybrid) for Athletes

Placements24; East London; Híbrido; ZAR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Performance Nutritionist for a leading sports performance institute in East London. You will design individualized nutrition strategies to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and health for elite athletes, working with coaches and sports scientists.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, balancing on-site athlete consultations with remote analysis and planning, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Formación

• Master's or higher in Nutrition or Sports Nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent credential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with elite athletes or sports teams.
• Deep knowledge of macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and ergogenic aids.
• Experience with body composition assessment and interpretation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with on-site and remote analysis.
• Proficiency in software for nutritional analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of anti-doping regulations (e.g., WADA).
• Experience catering to diverse dietary needs and preferences.

Responsabilidades

• Assess nutritional needs of elite athletes via dietary analysis and body composition testing.
• Create personalized nutrition plans to boost performance and recovery.
• Educate athletes and staff on nutrition principles and supplementation strategies.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans based on training load and responses.
• Collaborate with coaches, physiotherapists, and scientists for integrated support.
• Lead workshops and educational sessions on sports nutrition.
• Stay current with research and advancements in sports nutrition.
• Manage inventory and procurement of supplements.
• Ensure compliance with anti-doping guidelines.
• Contribute to nutrition-related research projects.

Conocimientos

Nutrition expertise

Athlete-focused communication

Data interpretation

Educación

Master's degree in Nutrition or Sports Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent credential

Herramientas

Nutritional analysis software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Performance Nutritionist for a leading sports performance institute in East London. You will design individualized nutrition strategies to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and health for elite athletes, working with coaches and sports scientists.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, balancing on-site athlete consultations with remote analysis and planning, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.