Minor League Performance Dietitian

Title: Minor League Performance Dietitian
Location: Clearwater, FL
Status: Full-time
Reports to: Nutrition Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Philadelphia Phillies MiLB Performance Dietitian will assist the Philadelphia Phillies Nutrition department with providing nutrition services to Phillies minor league athletes. Primary responsibilities include: Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement the Phillies nutrition philosophy, developing & streamlining nutrition education throughout the organization, facilitating the delivery of high-quality food, beverages and supplements to aid in performance, Participating in small group and 1:1 education to players and staff with practical solutions for best nutrition intervention practices.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement Phillies nutrition philosophies and standards across the Minor Leagues 
• Coordinate meals with clubhouse managers, caterers and/or chefs both at home and road locations. 
• Travel to minor league affiliates, both at home and on the road, to meet individually with players, provide education, and evaluate the meals and snacks provided.
• Travel to the Phillies Academy in Boca Chica, DR frequently to support with nutrition program
• Help manage fueling stations; including stocking/organizing, ordering products and assisting athletes with smoothies.
• Manage nutrition needs according to the budgets given. 
• Assess and analyze dietary habits, body composition, hydration practices and energy balance of players as it relates to their athletic performance. 
• Conduct nutrition consultations to provide individualized nutrition strategies for players based on needs and/or goals.
• Integrate with baseball staff and support staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to training, nutrition and recovery, as well as aiding in the treatment of nutritional-related medical issues.
• Collaborate with athletic training, rehab, and strength and conditioning staff to ensure a comprehensive approach for players rehabbing from an injury.
• Oversee, and conduct when there, body composition assessments for assigned minor league affiliates. 
• Stay up to date on scientific research and trends in performance nutrition, as well as participate in continuing education the Nutrition Coordinator may provide or require.
• Assist with NSF Certified for Sports supplement ordering and inventory management.
• Monitor the use of supplements by each player, promoting the NSF Certified for Sport program with extra guidance provided regarding functional foods. 
• Integrate nutrition protocols and education with injured players. 
• Provide performance nutrition education through created documents, presentations, digital communication and other various teaching methods. 
• Work with the Nutrition Coordinator in the development of education and growth for the Philadelphia Phillies Nutrition program.  
• Help to create a curriculum of culinary performance methods and techniques (i.e. cooking classes/demos). 
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Coordinator. 
• Maintain effective communication regarding athlete nutrition with the Nutrition Coordinator, strength and conditioning coaches and athletic trainers.
• Hours include nights, weekends, and some holidays. 
• Days may include long standing durations and lifting heavy objects. 
• Assist with off-season camps in Clearwater, FL. 

Qualifications: 

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who: 

• Minimum of 1-year of experience working with collegiate or professional athletes in an internship or a full-time job
• Professional proficiency in Spanish
• Foodservice/catering experience
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, OneDrive and other forms of document creating and sharing
• Excellent time management, organizational, and record keeping skills
• Flexible schedule with willingness to travel and work any time of the week 
• Hard-working, enthusiastic, and professional