MiLB Dietitian

NY Yankees or River Operating Company Inc•Tampa, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York Yankees Minor League Dietitian assists the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator in optimizing nutrition support for all athletes in the organization. The role supports affiliate catering, nutrition education, and compliance with department and organizational standards and initiatives. It is based in Tampa, Florida, and requires willingness to relocate, travel within the United States and potentially to the Dominican Republic Academy, and work a non-traditional work week. The dietitian provides individualized counseling and meal and snack plans; attends workouts, practices, and games; collaborates with sports medicine staff on hydration and other athlete needs; and coordinates nutritional care with the multidisciplinary sports performance team. The role also supports food service and menu development, food safety, nutrition education, supplement evaluation, administrative tracking and budgeting, and the development and mentoring of nutrition interns.

Requirements

Registered dietitian with active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Ability to obtain Florida State RD licensure within three months of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition Science, or a related field.
Comply with HIPAA standards.
Knowledge of Major League and Minor League Baseball rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with culturally diverse athletes and staff.
Ability to work a non-traditional work week.
Ability to travel within the United States and potentially to the Dominican Republic Academy.
CSSD certification, or willingness to obtain it.
CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Serve Safe certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Willingness to relocate; the position is based in Tampa, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with professional or collegiate athletes.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, and PowerPoint.
Master’s degree in nutrition, exercise physiology, or a related field.
Willingness to obtain CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) certification is highly desirable.
Bilingual candidates preferred.
Ability to lift 20–30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Counsel athletes on nutrition for training, competition, recovery, weight management, hydration, immunity, travel, and individual supplementation.
Create personalized meal and snack plans to support athletes’ short- and long-term performance and health goals.
Attend workouts, practices, and games to provide nutrition care, education, and fueling support.
Collaborate with sports medicine staff to monitor hydration, determine sweat rates and cramping risk, and develop individualized hydration plans.
Address nutrition-related performance challenges, including food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, and micronutrient deficiencies.
Counsel athletes on nutrition during recovery from illness or injury.
Coordinate nutritional care as part of the multidisciplinary sports performance team.
Assist with post-surgery supplementation for athletes and evaluate dietary supplements, using NSF-only supplements.
Arrange pre- and post-game catering for affiliate teams with clubhouse personnel.
Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed at minor league affiliate facilities.
Develop meal-plan templates for spring training and other instructional programs.
Maintain high food quality standards and provide weekly feedback to kitchen staff.
Help gather player satisfaction surveys throughout the season.
Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, and events in English and Spanish.
Educate athletes about food selection, grocery shopping, food storage, and food preparation, including cooking classes.
Oversee products and inventory for the Gatorade smoothie bar and fueling station refrigerators.
Serve as a nutrition resource for coaches, sports performance staff, athletic trainers, and food service personnel.
Track nutrition screenings for rookies and initial intakes at the beginning of spring training.
Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements, and stay current on food, nutrition, health, and sports nutrition research.
Assist with the development, mentorship, and scheduling of nutrition interns.
Collaborate with other departments to achieve group objectives and provide quality service to players.
Maintain regular communication with the Nutrition Coordinator and complete other administrative duties assigned by the coordinator.
Participate with the Nutrition Coordinator in bi-weekly meetings with strength staff about player objectives and high-needs athletes.
Participate with the Nutrition Coordinator in developing and overseeing minor league nutrition affiliate supplement and meal budgets.
Participate in applicable administrative meetings with leadership staff.