Description:
The Tampa Bay Rays are seeking five Registered Dietitians to assist in seasonal roles in the 2024 season. These individuals will assist the Minor League Nutrition Coordinator with providing best-in-class nutritional services to our players and staff. This role will leverage their knowledge and training to plan, organize, and execute meal services, ensure proper food safety and standards, and educate our players and staff on proper nutritional practices.
The primary focus for each role will be dedicated to the assigned affiliate, which may be: Durham NC, Montgomery AL, Bowling Green KY, Charleston SC, and Port Charlotte, FL.
The tentative term of the seasonal appointment will run from February 15th to October 15th, with the potential ability for longer-term appointments. Travel will be expected with the assigned team throughout the entire MiLB season. Housing considerations will be available to those that meet the eligibility criteria.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and execute pre- and post-game catered meals for affiliates both at home and on the road while maintaining quality standards and budget
- Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures are met at home facilities and on the road
- Perform nutrition assessments, individualized meal timelines, hydration testing, and maintenance of nutrition care plans in the electronic record
- Develop nutrition education materials, deliver nutrition-specific presentations, and provide grocery store tours and cooking classes as needed
- Act as a reliable nutrition resource for the players, coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and front-office staff
- Assist with the ordering, storing, stocking, inventory, evaluation, and distribution of NSF Certified for Sport supplements, and all clubhouse snacks
Qualifications:
- 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 and travel extensively
- ISAK certification is a plus
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is strongly preferred
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.
