Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $165,000.00 - $185,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
employee wellness program
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
The Los Angeles Lakers, a renowned professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA), are currently seeking a highly qualified Performance Dietician to join their Performance Nutrition department. Recognized globally for their legacy and commitment to excellence, the Lakers franchise not only prioritizes athletic performance and competitive success but also emphasizes holistic player health and well-being. With a deep tradition of fostering top-tier athletic talent, the organization has continually integrated cutting-edge sports science and nutrition to ensure players perform at their peak. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work within a dynamic and prestigious sports organization that... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics or related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential in good standing with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Experience in leadership within dietetics
- Experience in food service management in professional sports
- Experience developing performance nutrition programs
- Experience managing clinical nutrition for professional athletes
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics or related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD) in good standing with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Strong knowledge of performance nutrition in professional sports
- Experience working with elite athletes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership experience in dietetics
- Food service management experience in professional sports
- Performance nutrition program development experience
- Clinical management of professional athletes
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) preferred
Job Duties
- Collaborate with sports performance team to establish player plans including setting goals and measuring progress throughout the entirety of the competitive season
- Design and implement year-round basketball specific fueling programs for Lakers athletes, communicating with their home chefs as asked to coordinate meals
- Evaluate, motivate and educate athletes on the LAL and SBL rosters in regard to their progression toward goals established by the Lakers Organization
- Document progress reports on the active roster and injured list in Smartabase
- Travel with the LAL team as needed and the SBL team once/season
- Coordinate travel menus with Top Notch, Team Hotels, Delta and Travel Coordinator
- Communicate expectations for set-up and flow of meals at hotels, arenas and in-flight
- Approve menus from executive chef for UHTC and Crypto.com Arena, ensuring fueling needs, food preferences, and allergies are taken into account for each athlete and coach
- Meet regularly with performance, medical, and coaching staff to ensure effective communication and unified message for nutrition throughout the organization
- Coordinate all meals for the LAL team in accordance to the Los Angeles Lakers fueling philosophy and best practices in performance nutrition and the approved budget
- Advise the travel meals for the SBL team to achieve best practices in performance nutrition
- Oversee culinary staff and set up at UHTC including quality of service, professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness, including menu development, scheduling, presentation and food quality
- Assess and analyze dietary habits, body composition, hydration practices and energy balance of players throughout the season and adjust fueling habits to enhance athletic performance and organizational goals
- Advise athletes on individualized nutrition strategies based on energy systems and recovery needs throughout the season to maximize energy utilization and health
- Integrate with performance, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, sports medicine staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to training, nutrition and recovery
- Implement injury nutrition protocols throughout the recovery process from acute and chronic injuries
- Establish and implement body composition testing protocols to assess lean mass changes throughout the competitive season
- Order and disperse NSF and Informed Sport certified supplements according to the Los Angeles Lakers fueling philosophy and allocated budget
- Create systems to educate and monitor supplement use and protocols by LAL and SBL athletes to ensure effectiveness and safety
- Identify upcoming trends or limitations specific to basketball and the NBA that require adjustment to the nutrition education curriculum
- Stay up to date on research as it pertains to professional basketball and clinical dietetics
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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