Performance Dietitian, IMG Academy+

About the role

The part-time, remote Performance Dietitian provides 1:1 virtual nutrition coaching for student-athletes in the IMG Academy+ program, with potential group coaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Built genuine relational rapport with adolescent and teen athletes
• Applies strong behavior-change coaching skills
• Helps each athlete set realistic goals they can actually follow through on and see success with
• Promote the value of ongoing nutrition support
• Establish and consistently execute proven systems
• Congruently recommend and sell additional coaching sessions beyond an athlete’s initial package when it serves the athlete's goals
• Deliver age- and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based guidance tailored to each athlete’s unique needs and goals
• Design personalized fueling plans to help them safely achieve those goals
• Manage a minimum caseload of 55 student athletes, each receiving coaching through 40-minute sessions
• Average 50 athlete sessions per month
• Conduct monthly 20-minute parent sessions with the parents of each student athlete
• Complete relevant administrative tasks such as client communication, session scheduling, note-taking, and session tracking
• Flexible schedule, including availability for at least one weekend day per week for coaching, in addition to family-friendly weekday hours
• Expected working hours will range from 15-20 hours per week once ramped up, with the opportunity to work up to 30 hours per week

Requirements

• Availability for weekly sessions with all clients, with flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Total weekly availability should be approximately 30 hours, with at least 15 of those hours being family-friendly
• Proven 1:1 coaching experience with the ability to build genuine relational rapport with the adolescent and teen athlete population
• Strong behavior-change coaching skill set, including the ability to help athletes set realistic, individualized goals they can consistently follow through on and achieve success with
• Sales and account management experience, with the confidence and skill to establish and consistently execute proven client systems, and to proactively recommend and sell additional coaching sessions beyond an athlete’s initial package
• Interest in providing expertise for product development meetings and feedback sessions
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• State Licensure in state where you physically reside, if applicable
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field
• Comply with legislation where you reside in relation to Nutrition services and advice
• Excellent communication, presentation, and motivational skills
• Understand latest research in the field of nutrition
• Experience building menu & catering needs for athletes to maximize athletic performance
• Understand rules of various sports governing bodies regarding restricted substances and supplements
• Experience developing educational content (I.e. handouts, presentations) that appeals to a youth audience
• Strong ability to connect with youth athletes of all age ranges, with particular skill engaging and motivating the adolescent and teen population
• Perceived credibility as a subject matter expert in the field of Nutrition
• Strong time management, adaptability and flexibility
• Open and responsive to feedback

Skills

• Master of Science in nutrition or exercise related field
• CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics)
• Multi-lingual
• Experience working with a youth population
• Experience as an athlete or coach