Performance Dietitician

Title: Performance Dietitian, MLS

Professional Service Provider

Department: Medical

Reports to: Head of Medical

Start Date Jan 2026 

Position Summary: The Performance Dietitian will be responsible for providing individual and team nutrition support across the New York Red Bulls organization to enhance the health and performance of athletes using evidence-based strategies. You will work closely with players, coaches, kitchen staff, and other support staff as part of a sport specific performance team to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to meet player needs. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and self-motivation are essential for success in this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct the provision of food and nutrition related services, including working directly with first team players, as well as NYRB II and Academy teams.

• Educate and support players by creating resources or presentations on pertinent topics i.e. optimal nutrition for training/competition, recovery, weight management, hydration, immunity, travel, and supplementation.

• Conduct nutritional assessments and screenings, including assessing and analyzing dietary intakes, hydration testing, body composition, blood profiling and energy balance in the context of elite performance and health.

• Implement team nutrition plans, including menus and snacks based on practice and fixture schedule, at the training facility, home games and while on the road.

• Collaborate with strength and conditioning, AT, medical and other performance staff to integrate nutrition into the overall player development program or return to play protocols.

• Address nutritional challenges to health or performance, i.e. food allergies/sensitivities, bone density concerns, GI disturbances, and iron depletion.

• Order, maintain, stock and budget all supplements and performance related products for the team.

• Implement NYRB game day fueling and hydration strategy, including bespoke plans for each player.

• Travel with the First Team to home and away games as required.

• Support players off the pitch, as appropriate (private chefs, meal delivery set-up, etc).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science or Dietetics required. Masters degree preferred.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration

• 3-5 years of experience working as a performance dietitian in professional sport or in a comparable setting, working directly with elite athletes.

• Previous experience in soccer is preferred.

• Intrinsic motivation, positive attitude and great work ethic.

• Ability to embody a growth mindset, elite professionalism, and demonstrate resilience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Valid Licensed/Registered Dietitian by the state of NJ.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours.

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.

• ISAK Level 1 certified

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and counseling skills.

• Knowledge of and compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Knowledge of rules and regulations of supplementation for athletic governing bodies: e.g., USADA, WADA.

• A passion for soccer is a plus.