What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Operations - Sr Dietitian/Nutritionist, MLS position at Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride?
TITLE: Senior Dietitian/Nutritionist, MLS
DEPARTMENT: Team Operations
REPORTS TO: Director of Health & Performance
FLSA: Full-Time, Exempt, Salary
WHAT SETS YOU APART
The Orlando City SC Senior Dietician/Nutritionist will be responsible for the development, delivery, and monitoring of the nutrition and service of our club, as well as developing innovative strategies in the field of food and managing the department’s budget. You will work closely with all the Health & Performance teammates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a best-in-class service for the players’ nutritional needs.
- Monitor the traceability of the supplements provided to players, ensuring that they comply with official standards and anti-doping regulations, as well as keeping records of them.
- Promote and lead a service excellence mindset towards the playing group.
- Service all their daily requirements regarding pre and post training fueling and supplementation.
- Manage daily preparation of individualized drinks.
- Manage supplement ordering, stock take and individualized allocation to players.
- Travel to First Team away matches and tournaments.
- Develop individualized education approaches through innovative media strategies.
- Assist Team Operations and Performance Chef to identify, oversee and further develop relationships with local catering providers.
- Assist in the creation of in-and-of-market menu plans.
- Assist in the development of education materials to engage junior athletes through various mediums.
- Assess and analyze dietary habits/needs, body composition, blood work, and athlete supplementation.
- Evaluate and analyze hydration status of athletes through urine, weight and beverage consumption patterns.
- Collaborate with all the department members to identify athletes who require individualized plans to help meet performance and personal goals.
- Create a need analysis on demand for Development Academy and OCB.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized process and working area.
- Comply with all League medical policies and protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, food science, sports nutrition, or related fields.
- At least 5 years of experience with professional soccer teams
- Canva design skills.
- Working towards fluency in Spanish or Portuguese, preferred but not required.
- Experience in assessing nutritional biomarkers.
- Diploma in Sports Medical Nutrition (ASMI) is preferred.
- IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition is preferred.
- Master’s degree in nutrition, food science, or exercise physiology, highly preferred.
- ISAK Level 2 Anthropometrics certification.
- PowerPoint, Excel and Power Bi skills.
- Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office programs.
- Elevated level of skill in organization, communication, and time management.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and abide by HIPAA regulations
- Availability during non-traditional office hours in non-traditional settings, including holidays, nights and weekends.
About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride:
In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.
The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons.
In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.
The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.
In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.
In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
