Academy Dietitian

Position Overview

The Columbus Crew Academy Dietitian will provide nutrition services to Crew 2 and Academy athletes. Primary responsibilities include working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, developing and streamlining nutrition education throughout the organization as a part of a One Club approach, facilitating the delivery of high-quality food, beverages and supplements to aid performance, providing 1:1 education to players and staff, and adhering to mission and values of the Columbus Crew organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Implement Crew nutrition philosophies and standards across all age groups 
• Oversee the fueling of our Crew 2 and Academy athletes
• Provide performance nutrition education through created documents, presentations, digital communication and other various teaching methods to a variety of ages 
• Conduct 1:1 nutrition consultations to provide individualized nutrition strategies for players based on needs, goals, and training phase
• Assists with assessing dietary practices, body composition, hydration practices and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of athletes in the context of athletic performance and well-being.
• Evaluates nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy, monitors the use of appropriate supplementation
• Participate with athletic training, performance, and strength and conditioning staff to ensure a comprehensive approach for players rehabbing from an injury (Injury nutrition, return to play, pre- and post- surgery, etc.) 
• Integrate with sport coaches, strength and conditioning staff, sports medicine staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to training, nutrition and recovery, as well as aiding in the treatment of nutritional- related medical issues
• Ensure nutrition services at Columbus Crew are based on the latest, evidence-based practices in the field by staying up to date on scientific research and trends in performance nutrition
• Coordinate meals with stadium locations, caterers and/or chefs at both home and road locations (snack bags, hotel menus, bus/airport meals, post-match meals, etc.) 
• Occasional travel for matches and tournaments for Academy and Crew 2
• Help to create a curriculum of culinary performance methods and techniques for Academy and Crew 2 (i.e. cooking classes/demos)
• Maintain effective communication regarding athlete nutrition with the Head of Nutrition 
• Attend various staff meetings as requested (medical, performance, return to play, etc.) 
• Assist with off-season camps for Academy and Crew 2
• Hours include nights, weekends, some holidays
• Days may include long standing durations and lifting heavy objects 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics or other related field from an accredited university or college
• Completion of a coordinated and/or didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• RD credential required (with active registration through CDR)
• Minimum 2 years' experience working in athletics; specifically, youth and high school aged athletes
• Obtain licensure in the state of Ohio prior to first day
• Complete Safe Sport certifications prior to first day
• Working towards obtaining CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics)
• Must have an outstanding work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain HIPPA confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD)
• Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics or other related field from an accredited university or college
• Previous experience in professional or collegiate soccer