Sport Dietitian - Independent Contractor

Sport Dietitian Independent Contractor:

USA Volleyball seeks a Sport Dietitian Independent Contractor to work within the Sports Medicine and Performance Division of the Indoor National Teams Program.  USA Volleyball’s interdisciplinary medical and performance team provides an elite work environment while demonstrating the comprehensive approach to athlete support. The Sport Dietitian is an integral member of this team striving towards the mission of enhancing performance and improving health. 

Details: 

Location:  Indoor National Teams Training Center in Anaheim CA (possibility for virtual support October-March)

Pay:  $45,000-48,000 per contract term of one year (high concentration of service from April-September)

Scope of Services

·       Coach elite athletes in areas such as daily nutrition for performance and health, recovery nutrition strategies, weight and body composition goals, nutrition disorders/disordered eating, and dietary supplements.

·       Coordinate efforts around domestic and/or international travel nutrition to best prepare athletes for training and competition. 

·       Deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in accordance with professionally accepted Standards of Care.

·       Provide individual, small group and team nutrition education in formal and informal settings.

·       Develop printed, multi-media, and interactive nutrition focused educational materials.

·       Evaluate athlete energy expenditure and provide body composition management protocols to achieve performance and health goals.

·       Measure and assess body composition using commonly accepted diagnostic tools (e.g., skin fold calipers and ISAK method).

·       Evaluate dietary supplements for legality, safety and efficacy and provide recommendations to athletes to achieve performance and health objectives.

·       Manage catered athlete meals, cafe food items, recovery nutrition, and court fueling.

·       Maintain detailed financial records for catering, nutrition supplies, and food orders. 

·       Maintain detailed nutrition consultations notes in electronic medical record system

·       Participate as a proactive, collaborative member of the USAV sports performance team.

·       Work collaboratively with USAV Sport Nutrition Culinary Lead and USOPC (United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee) Team Sport Dietitian.

·       Collaborate with USAV and USOPC multi-disciplinary sports performance team members to provide comprehensive nutrition support to USAV athletes.

Required Business Credentials: 

·       Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

·       Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

·       ISAK Level 1 certified

·       3-5 years of experience in sports dietetics

·       Master’s degree in nutrition, sports science, kinesiology

Application Instructions: 

Submit a brief proposal outlining:

·       Business background and relevant experience

·       Professional Credentials

Send proposal by January 31, 2025 to:

Shawn Hueglin

Sr. Sport Dietitian – United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee

shawn.hueglin@usopc.org