{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2e0ba77bcc5b52cfedc2d4cd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2e0ba77bcc5b52cfedc2d4cd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2e0ba77bcc5b52cfedc2d4cd","title":"Performance Nutrition Associate","description":"Join the Team.\nAt KC Current, everything we do is in service of our fans, partners, community, and players. Our employees are stewards of that responsibility, working together to elevate the game and deepen our connection to Kansas City and beyond. With a best-in-class training facility and one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team, KC Current is writing the next chapter with world-class talent and ambition.\nOur employees are a team of competitive, passionate, and driven people who are dedicated to this sport, this team, and this community. We aim high, embrace challenges, and take action to get it done. We believe great things happen when we are united. We are seeking individuals who want to march on this mission with us as the world’s eyes are watching. We are making history in Kansas City and desire like-minded, high energy, driven individuals to join us on our journey.\n\nWho Are We Hiring?\nThe Performance Department is seeking a highly motivated Registered Dietitian to join our team as a full-time Performance Nutrition Associate for the 2027 season. This immersive fellowship is designed for an early-career sports dietitian looking to further develop their clinical and applied sports nutrition skills within a professional women's soccer environment.\n\nWorking under the supervision the Director of Nutrition, the associate will play an integral role in supporting the nutrition needs of elite athletes while gaining advanced experience in performance nutrition, recovery strategies, hydration monitoring, food service operations, travel logistics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.\n\nThis position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian seeking early career experience who is passionate about athlete-centered care and eager to continue developing as a sports dietitian while learning the environment of professional soccer.\n\nThroughout the fellowship, the associate will gain experience in:\nApplied sports nutrition for professional female athletes.\nIndividualized nutrition counseling and behavior change strategies.\nPerformance nutrition periodization throughout a competitive season.\nHydration assessment, sweat testing, and individualized hydration planning.\nTeam travel nutrition and competition support.\nNutrition operations, inventory management, and food service coordination.\nCollaboration within an interdisciplinary high-performance team, including sports medicine, strength & conditioning, sports science, culinary partners, and coaching staff.\n\nWhat Will You Do?\nAs the Performance Nutrition Associate, you will support both the daily nutrition operations and athlete care within the Performance Nutrition Department.\n\nResponsibilities include:\nIndividual Athlete Support\nConduct one-on-one nutrition counseling sessions under the guidance of the Director of Nutrition.\nAssist in developing individualized nutrition plans to support performance, recovery, body composition, injury rehabilitation, and overall health.\nMonitor athlete progress and document nutrition interventions appropriately.\nAssist with nutrition education initiatives for athletes and staff.\nAthlete Fueling & Recovery\nOversee daily fueling stations and post-training recovery nutrition.\nPrepare individualized recovery products, smoothies, and nutrition packs.\nDevelop and implement fueling strategies for training and competition.\nSupport match-day nutrition operations and recovery protocols.\nHydration & Performance Testing\nConduct hydration assessments and assist with sweat testing.\nDevelop individualized hydration recommendations using sweat rate and sweat composition data.\nMonitor hydration trends and assist with athlete education.\nPrepare individualized electrolyte products and hydration plans.\nFood Service & Team Operations\nCoordinate team meal orders and food service logistics.\nAssist with menu planning and communication with catering and hotel partners.\nSupport team travel by coordinating nutrition products, recovery supplies, and fueling logistics.\nAssist with buffet setup, food labeling, and athlete meal service.\nInventory & Administrative Responsibilities\nManage inventory of nutrition products, supplements, hydration supplies, and food service items.\nAssist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and quality control of nutrition products.\nMaintain organization and cleanliness of nutrition spaces.\nAssist with data collection, documentation, reporting, and special projects.\n\nWhat Do You Need to Succeed\nRegistered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.\nLicensed in Missouri or eligible and willing to obtain Missouri licensure prior to employment.\nPreferred 1-3 years of experience in collegiate, professional, tactical, or other high-performance sports settings.\nExperience providing individualized nutrition counseling to athletes.\nStrong understanding of evidence-based sports nutrition principles.\nExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with athletes and staff.\nDemonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.\nSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative performance team.\nExperience with hydration assessment, body composition testing, supplement management, and food service operations is preferred\n\nSpecial Requirements of the Job\nFull-time fellowship position for the duration of the 2027 NWSL season.\nCompensation provided through a seasonal stipend.\nAvailability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the team schedule.\nAbility to travel with the team for select away matches, preseason activities, and other team-related events.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and transport nutrition products and equipment throughout the training facility.\nAbility to stand for extended periods during training sessions, meal service, and match-day operations.\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-performance environment.\nValid driver's license and reliable transportation.\n\nThis fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work directly with elite professional athletes while receiving mentorship from the Director of Nutrition. The Fellow will graduate from the program with advanced experience in applied sports nutrition, athlete counseling, team operations, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing them for future leadership roles in collegiate or professional sports.\n\nWe value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.","company":"Kc Current","rawCompany":"kc current","city":"Riverside","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-31T07:59:06.543Z","occupations":[{"code":"29-1031.00","title":"Dietitians and Nutritionists","slug":"dietitians-and-nutritionists"},{"code":"29-2051.00","title":"Dietetic Technicians","slug":"dietetic-technicians"},{"code":"27-2021.00","title":"Athletes and Sports Competitors","slug":"athletes-and-sports-competitors"}],"industries":[{"code":"711211","title":"Sports Teams and Clubs","slug":"sports-teams-and-clubs"},{"code":"611620","title":"Sports and Recreation Instruction","slug":"sports-and-recreation-instruction"},{"code":"713940","title":"Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers","slug":"fitness-and-recreational-sports-centers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Performance Nutrition Associate","description":"Join the Team.\nAt KC Current, everything we do is in service of our fans, partners, community, and players. Our employees are stewards of that responsibility, working together to elevate the game and deepen our connection to Kansas City and beyond. With a best-in-class training facility and one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team, KC Current is writing the next chapter with world-class talent and ambition.\nOur employees are a team of competitive, passionate, and driven people who are dedicated to this sport, this team, and this community. We aim high, embrace challenges, and take action to get it done. We believe great things happen when we are united. We are seeking individuals who want to march on this mission with us as the world’s eyes are watching. We are making history in Kansas City and desire like-minded, high energy, driven individuals to join us on our journey.\n\nWho Are We Hiring?\nThe Performance Department is seeking a highly motivated Registered Dietitian to join our team as a full-time Performance Nutrition Associate for the 2027 season. This immersive fellowship is designed for an early-career sports dietitian looking to further develop their clinical and applied sports nutrition skills within a professional women's soccer environment.\n\nWorking under the supervision the Director of Nutrition, the associate will play an integral role in supporting the nutrition needs of elite athletes while gaining advanced experience in performance nutrition, recovery strategies, hydration monitoring, food service operations, travel logistics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.\n\nThis position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian seeking early career experience who is passionate about athlete-centered care and eager to continue developing as a sports dietitian while learning the environment of professional soccer.\n\nThroughout the fellowship, the associate will gain experience in:\nApplied sports nutrition for professional female athletes.\nIndividualized nutrition counseling and behavior change strategies.\nPerformance nutrition periodization throughout a competitive season.\nHydration assessment, sweat testing, and individualized hydration planning.\nTeam travel nutrition and competition support.\nNutrition operations, inventory management, and food service coordination.\nCollaboration within an interdisciplinary high-performance team, including sports medicine, strength & conditioning, sports science, culinary partners, and coaching staff.\n\nWhat Will You Do?\nAs the Performance Nutrition Associate, you will support both the daily nutrition operations and athlete care within the Performance Nutrition Department.\n\nResponsibilities include:\nIndividual Athlete Support\nConduct one-on-one nutrition counseling sessions under the guidance of the Director of Nutrition.\nAssist in developing individualized nutrition plans to support performance, recovery, body composition, injury rehabilitation, and overall health.\nMonitor athlete progress and document nutrition interventions appropriately.\nAssist with nutrition education initiatives for athletes and staff.\nAthlete Fueling & Recovery\nOversee daily fueling stations and post-training recovery nutrition.\nPrepare individualized recovery products, smoothies, and nutrition packs.\nDevelop and implement fueling strategies for training and competition.\nSupport match-day nutrition operations and recovery protocols.\nHydration & Performance Testing\nConduct hydration assessments and assist with sweat testing.\nDevelop individualized hydration recommendations using sweat rate and sweat composition data.\nMonitor hydration trends and assist with athlete education.\nPrepare individualized electrolyte products and hydration plans.\nFood Service & Team Operations\nCoordinate team meal orders and food service logistics.\nAssist with menu planning and communication with catering and hotel partners.\nSupport team travel by coordinating nutrition products, recovery supplies, and fueling logistics.\nAssist with buffet setup, food labeling, and athlete meal service.\nInventory & Administrative Responsibilities\nManage inventory of nutrition products, supplements, hydration supplies, and food service items.\nAssist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and quality control of nutrition products.\nMaintain organization and cleanliness of nutrition spaces.\nAssist with data collection, documentation, reporting, and special projects.\n\nWhat Do You Need to Succeed\nRegistered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.\nLicensed in Missouri or eligible and willing to obtain Missouri licensure prior to employment.\nPreferred 1-3 years of experience in collegiate, professional, tactical, or other high-performance sports settings.\nExperience providing individualized nutrition counseling to athletes.\nStrong understanding of evidence-based sports nutrition principles.\nExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with athletes and staff.\nDemonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.\nSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative performance team.\nExperience with hydration assessment, body composition testing, supplement management, and food service operations is preferred\n\nSpecial Requirements of the Job\nFull-time fellowship position for the duration of the 2027 NWSL season.\nCompensation provided through a seasonal stipend.\nAvailability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the team schedule.\nAbility to travel with the team for select away matches, preseason activities, and other team-related events.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and transport nutrition products and equipment throughout the training facility.\nAbility to stand for extended periods during training sessions, meal service, and match-day operations.\nComfortable working in a 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The Fellow will graduate from the program with advanced experience in applied sports nutrition, athlete counseling, team operations, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing them for future leadership roles in collegiate or professional sports.\n\nWe value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 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