Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian

Spectrum Healthcare Resources•Artesia, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a civilian Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian to provide services at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM. This full-time position offers healthcare benefits and operates on a Monday through Friday schedule from 7 AM to 4 PM. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert in performance nutrition, supporting academy leadership, PT departments, instructors, and trainees. Responsibilities include developing and delivering nutrition education, providing guidance on various health and performance topics, and analyzing data to inform curriculum adjustments and decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Minimum 3 years’ experience in tactical, military, law enforcement, or high-risk occupational training environments.
Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based nutrition, injury prevention, and performance.
Strong communication and instructional skills.
Ability to operate independently within multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in performance nutrition, supporting academy leadership, PT departments, instructors, and trainees.
Follow predetermined nutrition lesson plans and educational modules or use professional expertise to develop new content and curriculum in response to identified needs or gaps.
Lead nutrition introduction sessions, performance nutrition and chow hall eating briefings, and supplement safety education.
Provide daily guidance on body composition optimization, injury recovery with nutrition, and nutrition on a budget.
Deliver Early Recognition Program (ERP) briefings and support nutrition education for injury recovery and high-risk trainees.
Conduct daily observations and assessments of nutrition practices within the academy.
Utilize InBody or similar protocols for body composition and metabolic testing, interpret results, and provide individualized, evidence-based recommendations.
Provide guidance and recommendations on medical nutrition therapy for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood sugar management (pre-diabetes, diabetes), disordered eating, and gastrointestinal issues.
Assist in review lab work in conjunction with consultations and provide actionable, evidence-base recommendations.
Assist in developing nutrition education modules for instructor qualification courses in coordination with the appropriate CBP staff.
Assist in developing and maintaining nutrition education resources.
Coordinate with the Exercise Physiologist and appropriate CBP staff to create integrated performance and recovery plans.
Collect and analyze nutrition and performance data to support evidence-based curriculum adjustments and CBP leadership decision-making.
Track and report trends in nutrition-related health, performance, and injury.
Promote nutrition, health, fitness, and safety initiatives throughout the academy consistent with CBP approved standards.
Advise CBP program officials and academy trainees on nutrition facility design, food, snack, and hydration.
Integrate emerging nutrition technologies and best practices into CBP workforce health strategies as directed by CBP program officials.
Communicate complex nutrition concepts in an accessible and actionable manner to CBP staff and trainees.