Performance Dietitian Fellow
About The Position
The Los Angeles Rams are seeking a dedicated and motivated Performance Dietitian Fellow to join the Performance Team. Reporting to the Head Team Performance Dietitian, the Fellow will work closely with the Performance team to enhance and support player nutrition, wellness, and performance through evidence-based counseling, education, and food service. This position 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 and hybrid work are not available. Non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required according to the team’s season schedule. Travel is required for away-game trips. The role requires the ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Annual salary is $70,304.
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, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to embody a growth mindset and elite professionalism, and demonstrate resilience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Availability to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule.
- Ability to travel for away-game trips.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in American football at the collegiate or professional level is preferred.
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 the performance and wellness goals of players, coaches, and football staff.
- Execute assessment modalities, including body composition, bloodwork analysis, and sweat testing.
- Assist with operation of 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
