Title: Seasonal Dietitian
Department: Player Development - Nutrition
Reports to: Minor League Nutrition Coordinator/Performance Integration Coordinator
Location: San Antonio de Guerra, DR
Overview
The Tampa Bay Rays are searching for an individual to help support our nutrition initiatives at our academy in the Dominican Republic. This position will assist the Minor League Nutrition Coordinator and the Performance Integration Coordinator in providing best-in-class nutritional support to our players and staff. The individual in this role will support the day-to-day delivery of nutrition services through player consultations and education, hydration and body composition testing, supplement and snack management, and collaboration with coaches, performance staff, kitchen staff, and other key stakeholders. This role will serve as an on-site nutrition resource at the academy while helping integrate nutrition strategies into the broader player development process.
Responsibilities
- Work with players, strength and conditioning, sport science, medical, field, and other support staff to establish individualized nutrition goals and support progress through one-on-one consultations.
- Partner with the chef and kitchen staff to provide nutritious, high-quality, culturally appropriate meals and snacks and uphold food quality, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Coordinate meals, snacks, and hydration around training, games, and travel.
- Help develop a nutrition education curriculum and lead sessions tailored to players’ needs and developmental goals.
- Support rehabbing athletes through the nutrition care process in coordination with academy medical staff.
- Conduct hydration testing and body composition assessments in accordance with Rays’ Nutrition protocols.
- Track and document player goals, consultations, and assessment results in the athlete monitoring system.
- Assist with ordering, storage, inventory management, evaluation, and distribution of snacks and NSF Certified for Sport supplements.
- Connect athletes with psychological support as needed through Team Assistance Program personnel.
- Proactively communicate relevant updates to performance and front office staff.
- Develop and implement new initiatives that support player nutrition and development alongside the Minor League Nutrition Coordinator and Performance Integration Coordinator.
- Serve as a reliable nutrition resource for players, coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and front office staff.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of International Operations, Minor League Nutrition Coordinator, and/or Performance Integration Coordinator.
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate in Spanish required
- Bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences, sports nutrition or related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is required
- Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is a plus
- ServSafe manager certification is required by the start of the position
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and use good judgment at all times
- Ability to work a non-standard work week
- ISAK certification is a plus
All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.