The Los Angeles Rams are seeking a dedicated and motivated Performance Dietitian Fellow to join our Performance Team. As a Performance Dietitian Fellow, you will report to the Head Team Performance Dietitian and work closely with our Performance team to enhance and support player nutrition, wellness, and performance using evidence-based counseling, education, and food service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with elite athletes in a high-performance environment.
Note: This is a 12-month assignment, with the possibility of an extension for another 12-months. The tentative start date is April 2027.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Team Performance Dietitian in delivering performance-enhancing nutrition services to players and staff.
- Oversee daily operations and inventory management of the fueling station.
- Advance away game operations; Fellow will advance to away location and coordinate with hotel and stadium staff to ensure a smooth nutrition operation.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to support players, coaches, and football staff performance and wellness goals.
- Execute a variety of assessment modalities including but not limited to body composition, bloodwork analysis, and sweat testing.
- Assist in operation of the Teamworks Nutrition digital meal planning initiative.
- Stay up to date with current nutrition research, trends, and best practices, and incorporate new knowledge into the team’s nutrition program.
- Assist in food service planning including menu development.
- Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy.
- Collaborate with the Performance team to create and maintain an industry-leading environment for our athletes, coaches, and staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field required.
- Must hold or obtain a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential by June 2027.
- At least 2 years of experience working in sports nutrition within collegiate or professional athletics (including part-time experience).
- Experience working in American football at the collegiate or professional level is preferred.
- Intrinsic motivation, positive attitude and great work ethic.
- Ability to embody a growth mindset, elite professionalism, and demonstrate resilience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements
- This position is based at our Woodland Hills facility and requires a daily on-site presence. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
- Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule
- Travel is required for away-game trips.
- Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50lbs.
Compensation: Annual salary of $70,304.
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