Title: Assistant Minor League Dietitian
Department: Baseball Operations – Player Development – Nutrition
FLSA Status: Salary (Exempt)
Date Created: 10/01/2022
Date Reviewed: 10/2/2026
Job Summary: Assist the Coordinator, Minor League Nutrition, in leveraging their knowledge and training to plan, organize, and execute affiliate performance nutrition.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Valid CDR Registered Dietitian Credential Required
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science, Food Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field, preferred
Experience :
- 1-2+ years of experience in Performance NutritionServSafe Food Handler’s Certification, or completion on hire.
Skills :
- Ability to apply up-to-date evidence-based nutrition interventions to promote health and performance.
- Independent judgment and ability to multitask are required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Independent judgment and ability to multitask are required.
- High level of interpersonal skills to be able to effectively communicate with a wide range of departments, seniority levels, and personalities.
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Platform.
Other:
- Spoken and written fluency in English. Spanish-speaking preferred.
- Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.
- Valid Passport.
- Willing to relocate. Position is based in the Dominican Republic, with monthly travel (3-7 days) and Low-A (Daytona Beach, FL) during the Minor League Season. Attendance in AZ for Spring Training is required. Coverage of offseason camps in the Dominican Republic is required.
- FL State RD licensure is required within 90 days of hire required.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Nutrition Program & Affiliate Support – 40%
- Oversee administration of the Cincinnati Reds Nutrition Program for the Low-A affiliates and Dominican Republic operations.
- Travel to the Low-A Daytona Beach to conduct individual nutrition programming for players’ health and performance, provide group education, and evaluate clubhouse meal and snack offerings.
- Maintain communication with affiliate Health & Performance staff to support individual player routines and team nutrition needs.
- Collaborate with the Minor League Nutrition Coordinator regarding player allergies, injury modifications, supplementation, documentation, and individualized circumstances.
- Support implementation of organizational nutrition philosophies and best practices across assigned affiliates.
Player Nutrition Counseling, Assessment, & Education – 40%
- Develop and implement evidence-based performance nutrition initiatives to increase player knowledge and address needs through regular individual counseling, team education, presentations, and media.
- Maintain documentation of nutrition services provided, player observations, education sessions, effectiveness of strategies, and action plans to improve player health and performance.
- Perform regular nutrition assessments for all assigned players during the calendar year.
- Utilize medical nutrition therapy principles to address clinical concerns within the athlete population, including diabetes, lipid management, Vitamin D and bone health via DEXA, and disordered eating patterns.
- Provide injury-specific food and supplement recommendations in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Implement nutrition initiatives designed to improve player performance, recovery, and long-term health habits.
- Promote organizational nutrition standards and healthy lifestyle practices throughout the player development system.
- Perform daily hydration testing and provide corrective actions based on departmental protocols
Food Service & Vendor Coordination – 10%:
- Ensure proper food safety and sanitation standards are maintained at assigned affiliates.
- Maintain communication with managers and field coordinators, catering coordinator, clubhouse managers, and vendors regarding menus, meal schedules, and dietary restrictions.
- Monitor menu offerings to ensure alignment with organizational nutrition objectives.
- Provide leadership and performance oversight for the foodservice provider in the Dominican Republic, fostering a collaborative effort for sport performance-centered offerings, inclusive of all cultures
Supplementation & Inventory Management – 10%:
- Proficiency in evaluation and recommendation of NSF Certified for Sport® supplements.
- Assist with supplement recommendations and monitoring in accordance with organizational guidelines and appropriate usage.
- Assist with resource allocation and budget adherence for assigned affiliates
Reports To:
- Coordinator, Minor League Nutrition
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Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods throughout the day.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (equipment, food, etc.).
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs regularly in the course of daily duties
- Comfortable working in varying conditions (heat, humidity, cold, outdoors, confined spaces like locker rooms).
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks such as equipment setup.
- Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks like organizing equipment, using computer programs and performing inventory.
- Ability to remain on feet to work long and variable hours, including weekends and holidays.
Expectations:
- Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
- Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
- Perform duties as workload necessitates.
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workload.
- Meet department productivity standards.
- Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
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