Performance Dietitian, Temporary

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

About The Position

The Performance Dietitian will be responsible for providing world class nutrition services in order to help IMG athletes and clients maximize performance through nutrition.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD)
State Licensure in FL (LD) or State Licensure eligibility within 30 days of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, or related field.
Ability to comply with legislation in Florida in relation to Nutrition services and advice.
Excellent communication, presentation, and motivational skills along with strong written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences.
Understanding of latest research in the field of sports nutrition.
Experience building menu and catering needs for athletes to maximize athletic performance.
Ability to take accurate measurements, including body weight and height.
Experience with nutrient analysis software.
Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide nutrition care.
Good math skills.
Knowledge and ability to use PC and related software.
Ability to understand rules of various sports governing bodies regarding restricted substances and supplements.
Ability to deliver current knowledge in realistic and practical terms.
Strong ability to connect well with the younger athlete.
Perceived credibility as a subject matter expert in the field of Nutrition.
Meet professional standards when working with clients, department staff, interns, and other professionals.
This includes the ability to troubleshoot situations and deal with any unique situations that may arise.
Participate in a team environment to ensure best practices of nutrition service.
Proactive personality who is a role model for nutrition on IMG Academy campus.
Strong time management, adaptability and flexibility.
Being open and responsive to feedback.
Strong classroom management skills to facilitate a conducive learning environment.
Strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in nutrition or exercise related field.
CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics)
Multi-lingual
Experience working with a youth population
Experience with Teamworks and Smartabase suite of products, including Teamworks Nutrition
Experience as an athlete or coach

Responsibilities

Oversee the fueling of our IMG Academy student-athletes
Travel with teams as necessary to both in-state and out-of-state competitions
Develop and deliver practical, educational, entertaining, and age-appropriate nutrition content to groups and individuals of a variety of ages who participate in a variety of sports
Design and implement a 10-month nutrition curriculum to integrate within a sport
Deliver 1:1 and group sessions for full-time student-athletes, camp athletes, adult athletes and professional athletes, as indicated.
Deliver Athletic and Personal Development Classes in Nutrition during both the Academy year and for summer campers.
Tailor message accordingly to a broad client base ranging from youth to elite athletes across a range of sports, cultures, and countries.
Design nutrition plans to safely meet athlete’s goals.
Promote the value of nutrition for performance to sports, coaches and athletes on campus.
Ensure Nutrition services at IMG Academy are based on the latest, evidence-based practices in the field.
Work with Sport Science, and the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) to optimize performance and recovery.
Integrate and coordinate with the APD team of specialists that work within the assigned sports to best service the athletes and promote a team approach to education and support.
Assist in delivering the strategy for supplementation at IMG Academy.
Provide coach education and work collaboratively with various departments across campus to promote the value of nutrition education.
Support and deliver IMG Institute events as required.
Other duties as assigned.