Houston Astros
Minor League Dietitian Apprentice - Fayetteville
Houston Astros, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Minor League Dietitian Apprentice - Fayetteville
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Minor League Dietitian Apprentice - Fayetteville
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Houston Astros
Job Details
Department:
Sports Medicine and Performance
Reports to:
MiLB Nutrition Coordinator
Classification:
Full‑Time/Exempt (TEMP)
Summary/Objective The Houston Astros, LLC, are currently seeking a Minor League Dietitian Apprentice to join the Sports Medicine & Performance department (SM&P) at one of our minor league affiliates located in Fayetteville, NC. Supporting the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator, this position will cover all aspects of the team’s performance nutrition including education, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, practice and competition fueling, coordinating catering, overseeing meals, working closely with the clubhouse staff and home food service supplier, if applicable, and assisting with operational and administrative tasks. The focus of the role is performance enhancement, and this person will form a strong collaborative relationship with other members of the SM&P department (sports medicine, strength and conditioning, mental health and performance, and nutrition). This role is expected to report to the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator. This role is expected to report to West Palm Beach, FL for Spring Training, then travel with the affiliate team for all home and away series until the end of the team’s competitive season.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities Performance Nutrition
Collaborate with the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator and members of the SM&P team to conduct performance nutrition assessments, counsel and create nutritional plans to support energy balance and performance and body composition goals.
Provide medical nutrition therapy to athletes with special health care needs based on SM&P department protocols.
Evaluate nutrition‑related laboratory values and supplement in accordance with SM&P department protocols.
Maintain documentation of nutrition assessments and nutrition services provided.
Conduct body composition assessments, interpret data and provide recommendations in alignment with current research and allow optimal athletic performance, health and wellness.
Utilize data from sweat testing to provide hydration and recovery nutrition recommendations in accordance with SM&P department protocol.
Create and deliver nutrition education, including presentations during Spring Training and off‑season program, and weekly “turf talks” during regular season.
Educate, evaluate, monitor and advise athletes on dietary supplements, including health and performance‑promoting functions, dosing, timing, supplement safety and risk considerations, and ensuring compliance with MLB policies.
Attend team activities such as practices, lifts/conditioning/training, competitions, meetings, mealtimes and other events where nutrition support is needed.
Communicate regularly with SM&P staff regarding athlete care and provide referrals and necessary updates to all relevant SM&P staff members through SM&P meetings, via Slack, email or Microsoft Teams.
Support initiatives of SM&P department and assist with all aspects of nutrition including physical, mental and health‑related nutritional services to athletes.
Execute the nutrition department’s vision and strategy to enhance player performance and well‑being.
Serve as a reliable source and subject‑matter expert for nutrition for athletes and staff, ensuring all content provided is in alignment with evidence‑based research.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Food Service
Manage nutrition fueling for home and away practices, lifts, training sessions and competitions, including pre‑, during and post‑game fuel and hydration.
Include menu selection, ordering and procuring meals, snacks and fluids.
Communicate regularly with food service suppliers, caterers and vendors to strengthen relationships and provide greater resources and support to the athletes.
Coordinate food offered in the clubhouse, bullpen and dugout with clubhouse staff.
Manage fueling station including inventory, product ordering, fueling station aesthetics and education.
Follow and promote proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
Educate athletes on food selection and preparation through counseling, presentations, grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations.
Collaborate with the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator to manage the meal budget for the team and coordinate the development and communication of menu expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Development
Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
Participate and present in monthly journal clubs with the nutrition team to discuss evidence‑based findings and determine best practices.
Stay abreast of current food, nutrition and health issues and research related to sports nutrition.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
Texas or North Carolina state licensure (or required upon hire)
1+ year of collegiate and/or professional sports experience
First Aid/CPR certification
Master’s degree is preferred
Working towards CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) credential is preferred
Experience working in baseball is preferred
Experience using applied sciences in the field of sports nutrition and dietetics is preferred
Experience conducting research is preferred
Fluent in Spanish is preferred
Skills/Abilities
Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills
Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Self‑motivation and ability to work independently
Ability to handle a fast‑paced, intensive work environment
Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to accurately measure height and body weight
Ability to accurately assess and evaluate body composition and energy balance
Knowledge of measures of resting metabolic rate, energy expenditure, VO₂max, and lactate threshold
Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including interviewing, education techniques, and appropriate recommendations
Knowledge of food service quality and safety procedures
Work Environment & Physical Demands This job operates in an office, dining room, locker room and outside setting. The role involves long periods of standing and requires physical movement for extended periods. The individual will lift and carry up to 25 pounds throughout the day.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Travel Required to travel to West Palm Beach, FL for Spring Training and with the affiliate team to all away series during the regular season and potential playoff games.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
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Minor League Dietitian Apprentice - Fayetteville
role at
Houston Astros
Job Details
Department:
Sports Medicine and Performance
Reports to:
MiLB Nutrition Coordinator
Classification:
Full‑Time/Exempt (TEMP)
Summary/Objective The Houston Astros, LLC, are currently seeking a Minor League Dietitian Apprentice to join the Sports Medicine & Performance department (SM&P) at one of our minor league affiliates located in Fayetteville, NC. Supporting the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator, this position will cover all aspects of the team’s performance nutrition including education, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, practice and competition fueling, coordinating catering, overseeing meals, working closely with the clubhouse staff and home food service supplier, if applicable, and assisting with operational and administrative tasks. The focus of the role is performance enhancement, and this person will form a strong collaborative relationship with other members of the SM&P department (sports medicine, strength and conditioning, mental health and performance, and nutrition). This role is expected to report to the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator. This role is expected to report to West Palm Beach, FL for Spring Training, then travel with the affiliate team for all home and away series until the end of the team’s competitive season.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities Performance Nutrition
Collaborate with the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator and members of the SM&P team to conduct performance nutrition assessments, counsel and create nutritional plans to support energy balance and performance and body composition goals.
Provide medical nutrition therapy to athletes with special health care needs based on SM&P department protocols.
Evaluate nutrition‑related laboratory values and supplement in accordance with SM&P department protocols.
Maintain documentation of nutrition assessments and nutrition services provided.
Conduct body composition assessments, interpret data and provide recommendations in alignment with current research and allow optimal athletic performance, health and wellness.
Utilize data from sweat testing to provide hydration and recovery nutrition recommendations in accordance with SM&P department protocol.
Create and deliver nutrition education, including presentations during Spring Training and off‑season program, and weekly “turf talks” during regular season.
Educate, evaluate, monitor and advise athletes on dietary supplements, including health and performance‑promoting functions, dosing, timing, supplement safety and risk considerations, and ensuring compliance with MLB policies.
Attend team activities such as practices, lifts/conditioning/training, competitions, meetings, mealtimes and other events where nutrition support is needed.
Communicate regularly with SM&P staff regarding athlete care and provide referrals and necessary updates to all relevant SM&P staff members through SM&P meetings, via Slack, email or Microsoft Teams.
Support initiatives of SM&P department and assist with all aspects of nutrition including physical, mental and health‑related nutritional services to athletes.
Execute the nutrition department’s vision and strategy to enhance player performance and well‑being.
Serve as a reliable source and subject‑matter expert for nutrition for athletes and staff, ensuring all content provided is in alignment with evidence‑based research.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Food Service
Manage nutrition fueling for home and away practices, lifts, training sessions and competitions, including pre‑, during and post‑game fuel and hydration.
Include menu selection, ordering and procuring meals, snacks and fluids.
Communicate regularly with food service suppliers, caterers and vendors to strengthen relationships and provide greater resources and support to the athletes.
Coordinate food offered in the clubhouse, bullpen and dugout with clubhouse staff.
Manage fueling station including inventory, product ordering, fueling station aesthetics and education.
Follow and promote proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
Educate athletes on food selection and preparation through counseling, presentations, grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations.
Collaborate with the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator to manage the meal budget for the team and coordinate the development and communication of menu expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Development
Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
Participate and present in monthly journal clubs with the nutrition team to discuss evidence‑based findings and determine best practices.
Stay abreast of current food, nutrition and health issues and research related to sports nutrition.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
Texas or North Carolina state licensure (or required upon hire)
1+ year of collegiate and/or professional sports experience
First Aid/CPR certification
Master’s degree is preferred
Working towards CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) credential is preferred
Experience working in baseball is preferred
Experience using applied sciences in the field of sports nutrition and dietetics is preferred
Experience conducting research is preferred
Fluent in Spanish is preferred
Skills/Abilities
Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills
Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Self‑motivation and ability to work independently
Ability to handle a fast‑paced, intensive work environment
Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to accurately measure height and body weight
Ability to accurately assess and evaluate body composition and energy balance
Knowledge of measures of resting metabolic rate, energy expenditure, VO₂max, and lactate threshold
Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, including interviewing, education techniques, and appropriate recommendations
Knowledge of food service quality and safety procedures
Work Environment & Physical Demands This job operates in an office, dining room, locker room and outside setting. The role involves long periods of standing and requires physical movement for extended periods. The individual will lift and carry up to 25 pounds throughout the day.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Travel Required to travel to West Palm Beach, FL for Spring Training and with the affiliate team to all away series during the regular season and potential playoff games.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
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