Lead Dietician

Kraken Community Iceplex • Seattle, WA

7d • $80,200 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Dietician will provide comprehensive nutrition programming for Seattle Kraken organization. The individual works in collaboration with the sports performance and medical staffs in providing food service support, individual and group education and counseling sessions, translation of the latest scientific evidence into practical application, medical nutrition therapy and performance nutrition expertise to promote optimized performance, recovery, injury management, health/wellness, and career longevity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutritional sciences, food science, or related area from an accredited university or college
• Board Certified Registered Dietitian—United States CSSD preferred
• Must have an active registered dietitian credential and obtain/have an active license to practice in the state of Washington by September 1, 2026
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.
• Must be a fierce communicator and cross-organizational collaborator.

Nice To Haves

• One year of collegiate or professional sports experience
• Culinary experience or culinary heavy experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage in-house food service operations including menu development, budgeting and culinary staff management.
• Coordinate menu review/usage audit, development and logistics for team meals (including meals at home, on the road and on the plane).
• Coordinate with team chefs/food staff regarding menu requirements, food allergy/intolerance needs and education.
• Travel nutrition and recovery protocols, including determining products used on charters, in hotels and visiting arenas (determining ordering and logistics to obtain product in these locations).
• Provide nutrition education and support for the NHL, AHL teams and prospects, including 1:1 counseling, team talks and plate coaching.
• Counsel athletes on optimal nutritional intake for performance, recovery and overall health including hydration, immunity, disordered behaviors, allergies, intolerances, weight management, and sleep health.
• Coordinate and develop education initiatives and materials utilizing a variety of platforms, including grocery store tours, cooking demonstrations, print and electronic materials for use with teams.
• Manage nutrition for players during off season (coordinate meal planning, private chefs, nutrition goals, body composition goals, prescribe/assist with ordering nutrition supplements if needed, etc.).
• Assess and monitor food allergies, deficiencies, GI disturbances and other medically diagnosed conditions.
• Review bloodwork and provide individual intervention plans.
• Evaluate and monitor usage of nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality and efficacy.
• Provide appropriate pre, intra, and post activity fluid and food recommendations.
• Develop a fueling station and monitor usage, supplies and implementation of education for optimal use of station and nutrition products.
• Perform and accurately assess body composition.
• Oversee hydration protocols for optimized performance.
• Provide optimal nutrition support for ill, injured, or rehabilitating athletes.
• Ordering, storage and auditing of supplement process at practice and game arena.
• Management of travel trunk supplements.
• Ability to travel periodically in support of team operations, including preseason, regular season, postseason, development camps, and other organizational events. Travel may include overnight and multi-day trips.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability insurance
• Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available
• 15 vacation days and accrued sick time
• Minimum 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Monthly cell phone stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior