Minor League Dietitian Apprentice

MLB•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Houston Astros, LLC, are seeking a Minor League Dietitian Apprentice to join the Player Care & Performance (PC&P) department at one of their minor league affiliates. This role will provide comprehensive experience in performance nutrition, including education, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, fueling for practices and competitions, coordinating catering, overseeing meals, and collaborating with clubhouse staff and food service suppliers. The primary focus is performance enhancement, working closely with sports medicine, strength and conditioning, mental health and performance, and nutrition teams. The position requires travel to West Palm Beach, FL for Spring Training and then accompanying the affiliate team for all home and away series throughout the season.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
Texas or North Carolina state licensure (LD) (or required upon hire)
1+ year of collegiate and/or professional sports experience
First Aid/CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Working towards CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) credential
Experience working in baseball
Experience using applied sciences in the field of sports nutrition and dietetics
Experience conducting research
Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities

Conduct performance nutrition assessments, counsel athletes, and create nutritional plans to support energy balance, performance, and body composition goals.
Provide medical nutrition therapy for athletes with special health care needs, including food allergies, intolerances, gastrointestinal disturbances, disordered eating, and recovery from injury or illness, following department protocols.
Evaluate nutrition-related laboratory values and provide supplements in accordance with PC&P department protocols.
Maintain documentation of nutrition assessments and services provided.
Conduct body composition assessments, interpret data, and provide recommendations for optimal athletic performance, health, and wellness.
Utilize data from sweat testing to provide hydration and recovery nutrition recommendations.
Create and deliver nutrition education, including presentations during Spring Training and off-season programs, and weekly 'turf talks' during the regular season.
Educate, evaluate, monitor, and advise athletes on dietary supplements, including their safety, efficacy, and compliance with MLB policies.
Attend team activities such as practices, training sessions, competitions, meetings, and mealtimes to provide nutrition support.
Communicate regularly with PC&P staff regarding athlete care, providing referrals and updates through meetings, Slack, email, or Microsoft Teams.
Support PC&P department initiatives and assist with all aspects of nutrition, including physical, mental, and health-related services.
Execute the nutrition department’s vision and strategy to enhance player performance and well-being.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for nutrition for athletes and staff, ensuring evidence-based information.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Manage nutrition fueling for home and away practices, training sessions, and competitions, including pre-, during, and post-game fuel and hydration.
Coordinate menu selection, ordering, and procurement of meals, snacks, and fluids.
Communicate regularly with food service suppliers, caterers, and vendors.
Coordinate food offered in the clubhouse, bullpen, and dugout with clubhouse staff.
Manage the fueling station, including inventory, product ordering, and aesthetics.
Follow and promote proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
Educate athletes on food selection and preparation through counseling, presentations, grocery store tours, and cooking demonstrations.
Manage the team's meal budget, including organizing, planning, forecasting, purchasing, and tracking expenses.
Coordinate menu development and communicate expectations regarding food variety, quantity, and quality with food service suppliers and/or caterers.
Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
Participate and present in monthly journal clubs with the nutrition team.
Stay abreast of current food, nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition.