Dietician

Ball Arena•Quinte West, ON

17h•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and proactive Sports Dietitian to join our high-performance department. This individual will play a critical role in optimizing the health, recovery, and performance of our athletes through evidence-based nutrition strategies. The Sports Dietitian will work closely with players, coaches, performance staff, medical staff, and food service partners to ensure all nutritional needs are met throughout the season. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional sports environment. The role requires up to 30% or more travel, depending on team schedules and organizational needs. The Sports Dietitian will report directly to the Performance Director and/or Vice President of Performance and will be an integral member of a highly driven, collaborative performance team committed to providing world-class support for our athletes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, or related field.
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
Minimum of 2–5 years of experience working with elite, collegiate, or professional athletes.
Strong understanding of sports nutrition, supplementation, hydration, recovery, and performance optimization.
Experience managing food service operations, meal planning, and catering logistics.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel days.
Willingness and ability to travel 30% or more throughout the season.
Willingness to work extended hours before and after practices, games, travel days, and team events.
Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, or related field.
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
Experience working in professional basketball or other elite team sports.
Experience interpreting blood biomarkers and integrating findings into nutrition programming
Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans for players, coaches, and support staff.
Provide ongoing nutrition counseling and education to athletes and staff.
Support athlete fueling, hydration, recovery, supplementation, and body composition strategies.
Conduct nutrition assessments and monitor progress through regular follow-ups.
Review and interpret bloodwork and other relevant health and performance markers.
Develop nutritional interventions and recommendations based on laboratory findings.
Assist in tracking and monitoring key nutrition and wellness metrics.
Coordinate daily team meals, snacks, recovery nutrition, and hydration stations.
Manage food ordering, inventory, and meal logistics.
Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and catering partners.
Collaborate with chefs, caterers, hotels, airlines, and restaurants.
Conduct quality control and ensure food safety standards are maintained.
Coordinate and oversee all nutrition-related needs during team travel.
Develop travel fueling plans and ensure appropriate food options are available.
Organize, prepare, and pack all nutrition-related equipment, supplements, hydration products, snacks, and recovery items required for away games and team travel.
Manage nutrition logistics and inventory before, during, and after road trips.
Travel with the team as required.
Coordinate and oversee hydration strategies for home games.
Prepare and distribute pre-game, halftime, and post-game nutrition support.
Coordinate post-game recovery nutrition, including shakes, meals, and recovery snacks.
Assist with locker room nutrition setup and breakdown before and after games.
Deliver individual and group nutrition education sessions.
Collaborate with performance, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and coaching staffs.
Participate in multidisciplinary performance meetings.
Stay current with emerging research, trends, and best practices in sports nutrition and performance.
Evaluate new products, technologies, and evidence-based nutritional strategies.
Contribute innovative ideas to enhance organizational performance programs.