Sports & Fitness Dietitian Jobs

Responsiblefor planning, directing and providing individual, group, and team nutrition counseling and education to enhance overall health and the performance of competitive and recreational athletes, on-site and during travel. Primary responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports and fitness nutrition recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services, serving as a food and nutrition resource for coaches, trainers, parents and the community; providing sports nutrition education for health/wellness programs, fitness center members, athletic teams, and community groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational and/or Professional Qualifications:
Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.:
1. Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration.
2. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition.
3. Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred.

Previous Experience:
Experience in nutrition counseling, with an emphasis on sports nutrition, preferred.

Other Special Training/Skills:
1. Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
2. Computer literacy.
3. Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
4. Excellent time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
5. Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies: e.g., National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), regarding banned drugs and restricted substances.