Performance Dietitian Fellow
About The Position
The Los Angeles Rams are seeking a dedicated and motivated Performance Dietitian Fellow to join the Performance Team. The Fellow reports to the Head Team Performance Dietitian and works closely with the Performance team to enhance and support player nutrition, wellness, and performance through evidence-based counseling, education, and food service. This role offers the opportunity to work with elite athletes in a high-performance environment. This is a 12-month assignment, with the possibility of an extension for another 12 months. The tentative start date is April 2027. The position is based at the Woodland Hills facility and requires daily on-site presence; remote or hybrid work is not available. Travel is required for away-game trips, and the Fellow must be available for non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field.
- Must hold or obtain a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential by June 2027.
- At least 2 years of experience working in sports nutrition within collegiate or professional athletics, including part-time experience.
- Intrinsic motivation, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
- Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset, elite professionalism, and resilience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule.
- Must travel for away-game trips.
- Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must work on site daily at the Woodland Hills facility; remote or hybrid work is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in American football at the collegiate or professional level.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Team Performance Dietitian in delivering performance-enhancing nutrition services to players and staff.
- Oversee daily operations and inventory management of the fueling station.
- Advance away-game operations by traveling to away locations and coordinating with hotel and stadium staff to ensure smooth nutrition operations.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to support players, coaches, and football staff performance and wellness goals.
- Execute assessment modalities, including body composition, bloodwork analysis, and sweat testing.
- Assist in operating the Teamworks Nutrition digital meal planning initiative.
- Stay current with nutrition research, trends, and best practices, and incorporate new knowledge into the team’s nutrition program.
- Assist with food service planning, including menu development.
- Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy.
- Collaborate with the Performance team to create and maintain an industry-leading environment for athletes, coaches, and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
