Academy Dietician at Columbus Crew

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