Performance Dietitian

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Dietitian will be responsible for providing world-class nutrition services to help IMG athletes and clients maximize performance through nutrition. This role involves overseeing the fueling of student-athletes, traveling with teams to competitions, and developing educational content on nutrition for various age groups and sports. The dietitian will design and implement nutrition plans, deliver individual and group sessions, and promote the value of nutrition to coaches and athletes on campus. The position requires staying updated on the latest evidence-based practices and collaborating with other specialists to optimize athlete performance and recovery. Additionally, the role involves assisting with supplementation strategies, providing coach education, and supporting IMG Institute events.

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.
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.
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 IMG Academy student-athletes.
Travel with teams to in-state and out-of-state competitions.
Develop and deliver practical, educational, and age-appropriate nutrition content to groups and individuals.
Design and implement a 10-month nutrition curriculum.
Deliver 1:1 and group sessions for various athlete populations.
Deliver Athletic and Personal Development Classes in Nutrition.
Tailor nutrition messages to a broad client base.
Design nutrition plans to safely meet athlete goals.
Promote the value of nutrition for performance to sports, coaches, and athletes.
Ensure Nutrition services are based on the latest, evidence-based practices.
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.
Assist in delivering the strategy for supplementation at IMG Academy.
Provide coach education and collaborate with various departments.
Support and deliver IMG Institute events as required.
Other duties as assigned.