Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicago’s iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil a premium state-of-the-art Performance Center in January 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.

At Chicago Fire Football Club, we’re on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.

Position Overview:

Chicago Fire Football Club (Club) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Performance Dietitian/Nutritionist to join our team. The Performance Dietitian/Nutritionist plays a pivotal role in optimizing athlete performance, training adaptation, and recovery through tailored nutrition strategies. This individual will be responsible for providing and overseeing both individual and team dietary plans while actively contributing to the day-to-day operations, training sessions, and game days. This role will report directly to the Director of Performance.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide personalized guidance on daily nutrition strategies to enhance performance, health, and recovery
Conduct and analyze tests on anthropometric data, hydration level, dietary habits, and supplementation compliance to drive continuous performance improvements and sustainability
Design daily menus aligned with the training schedule or game demands, ensuring player’s dietary needs are met
Translate the latest scientific research into practical sports nutrition advice tailored to elite performance athletes
Collaborate with performance facility staff, hospitality teams, and hotels during travel including preseason arrangements
Be present during all training sessions and games days to provide real-time nutrition support and guidance
Maintain the highest standards of professional competency and stay updated on advancements in sports nutrition and dietetics
Provide a proactive approach to player health and performance, with the ability to adapt strategies based on evolving demands and the latest sports science insights
Ensure all records are up-to-date, precise, and complaint with the Club and Performance policies
Collaborate closely with the Performance team to identify strategic opportunities where targeted nutritional interventions can enhance player performance, recovery, and overall health
Conduct informative sessions for players and staff to promote understanding and adoption of effective nutritional strategies
Consistently comply with all Club and League policies, maintaining a professional and ethical approach in all nutritional activities
Embody and demonstrate the Club’s core values in every aspect of the role, fostering a positive and inclusive environment

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field
Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in performance nutrition or dietetics at the international, professional, professional academy, or collegiate level
Must hold an active registration as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and state licensure
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or equivalent qualification
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Strong oral and written communication skills, and experience delivering presentations to technical staff and players

Preferred Qualifications:

Conversational Spanish language fluency preferred
Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Sports nutrition

Please note:

Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club. CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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Performance Dietitian (Nutritionist)