Performance Dietitian

The Performance Dietitian will be responsible for providing world class nutrition services in order to help IMG athletes and clients maximize performance through nutrition.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee the fueling of our IMG Academy student-athletes
• Travel with teams as necessary to both in-state and out-of-state competitions
• Develop and deliver practical, educational, entertaining, and age-appropriate nutrition content to groups and individuals of a variety of ages who participate in a variety of sports
• Design and implement a 10-month nutrition curriculum to integrate within a sport
• Deliver 1:1 and group sessions for full-time student-athletes, camp athletes, adult athletes and professional athletes, as indicated.
• Deliver Athletic and Personal Development Classes in Nutrition during both the Academy year and for summer campers.
• Tailor message accordingly to a broad client base ranging from youth to elite athletes across a range of sports, cultures, and countries.
• Design nutrition plans to safely meet athlete’s goals.
• Promote the value of nutrition for performance to sports, coaches and athletes on campus.
• Ensure Nutrition services at IMG Academy are based on the latest, evidence-based practices in the field.
• Work with Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Mental Performance , Sport Science, and the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) to optimize performance and recovery.
• Integrate and coordinate with the APD team of specialists that work within the assigned sports to best service the athletes and promote a team approach to education and support.
• Assist in delivering the strategy for supplementation at IMG Academy.
• Provide coach education and work collaboratively with various departments across campus to promote the value of nutrition education.
• Support and deliver IMG Institute events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Understanding of latest research in the field of sports nutrition.
• Experience building menu & catering needs for athletes to maximize athletic performance.
• Ability to take accurate measurements, including body weight and height.
• Experience with nutrient analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to interface with a variety of audiences.
• Read/write/speak and understand English.
• Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide nutrition care.
• Must have 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. This includes the ability to work with strong personalities and problem solve.
• Participate in a team environment to ensure best practices of nutrition service.
• Able to troubleshoot situations and deal with any unique situations that may arise.
• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus, which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays, is required.