Academy Dietician

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 NutritionDietetics

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