Position:
The Team Dietitian is part of the Sporting Operations Department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.

Job Description:
Minnesota United FC is seeking a full-time Team Dietitian primarily with the First Team. This position will provide sport nutrition services, education, and consulting for elite athletes. The Team Dietitian will collaborate with sporting and medical staff to promote and deliver nutrition support and contribute to the overall planning and wellness of the Club.

This role is based in Blaine, MN and will report to the Head Athletic Trainer.

Essential Duties:

Coach elite athletes in areas such as daily nutrition for performance and health, recovery nutrition strategies, weight and body composition issues, nutrition disorders/disordered eating, and supplements
Design and supervise individualized recovery nutrition strategies
Develop and implement individualized nutrition and hydration strategies for first-team players
Maintain accurate knowledge and understanding of the leading research in sport dietetics throughout the world. Translate latest scientific evidence into practical sport nutrition recommendations
Design, track and document measurable outcomes of nutrition services. Analyze and interpret collected data in the context of enhancing athletic performance and health
Provide individual, small group and team nutrition education in formal and informal settings
Coordinate domestic and/or international travel nutrition to prepare athletes for training and competition
Participate in the development of printed, multi-media, and interactive nutrition-focused educational materials
Evaluate athlete energy expenditure and balance and provide body composition management protocols with athletes to achieve performance and health goals
Measure and assess body composition using commonly accepted diagnostic tools (e.g., Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, DEXA, and/or other diagnostic tools available for testing and evaluation)
Evaluate food and herbal supplements for legality, safety and efficacy and make recommendations to identified athletes to achieve performance and health objectives
Represent MNUFC and MLS at professional conferences and events
Work as a proactive, collaborative member of an assigned high-performance team to service elite athletes
Collaborate with key stakeholders to formulate strategic plans related to nutrition programming, including budgeting
Develop positive and productive working relationships with other MNUFC and MLS divisions (e.g., stadium operations) to provide effective service to athletes and coaches
Perform other duties assigned

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or closely related field
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Sport Science or related field preferred
3 or more years of experience coaching/counseling elite athletes at the international national, professional, or collegiate level
Demonstrated ability to lead a project team or staff

Licensure & Certification:

Dietetic registration with Dietetic Association
Certified specialist in Sport Dietetics (CSSD)

Skills:

Excellent communication, presentation and coaching/counseling skills
Experience working with tools and techniques common in the field of sport nutrition (e.g., calipers, DEXA, etc.)
Demonstrated ability in developing strategic plans and goal setting
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, fluent in Spanish preferred
Proven track record of expertise in the field of sport dietetics, soccer preferred

Tools, Equipment, & Conditions

Office environment, multi-building complex
Travel domestically and internationally, as applicable
Non-traditional work hours including weekends and holidays
Must possess a valid passport or be able to acquire a passport

Company Profile:

MNUFC is a professional soccer club playing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America, and which operates under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. The Club is headquartered in Golden Valley, MN. Soccer operations are located at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine, Minnesota, and the team plays its home matches at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN.

MNUFC is a progressive employer that values group and personal excellence, individual commitment, shared responsibility, diversity and respect for all people. Its mission includes community engagement and betterment through the expression of the values of soccer, the premier sport of the world. The Club promotes an open work environment with collegial and supporting work dynamics that foster positive individual and group performance, and the opportunity for career advancement.

Compensation and Benefits:

MNUFC provides a competitive benefit package that includes individual and family health insurance options and 401K savings program with an employer match.

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.