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The Pittsburgh Pirates are a storied franchise in Major League Baseball who are reinventing themselves on every level. Boldly and relentlessly pursuing excellence by:
- purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture;
- deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues;
- passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families and friends; and
- meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball.
At the Pirates, we believe in the power of a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture centered in Passion, Innovation, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Empathy, and Service.
Job Summary
MiLB Performance Dietitian will work within the Pirates Performance Nutrition Department, providing clinical, education, food service, and performance nutrition services to their assigned team in order to optimize the health and on-field success of the players in the Pirates organization. MiLB Performance Dietitians will also be an active member of the Performance Nutrition Department, creating consistent menus and messaging across the organization, and cohesive care for athletes moving within the organization. MiLB Performance Dietitians are a collaborative member of the Performance and Player Development departments, being the nutrition resource for strength and conditioning, athletic training, physical therapy, coaching, and player development staff.
Responsibilities
Performance Nutrition
- Utilize organizational platforms to create individualized player nutrition plans to support players’ on-field success
- Distribute appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks
- Distribute supplements as needed to players in compliance with MLB/MiLB/Pirates
- Manage on field fueling and hydration during games
- Actively participate in collaborative performance meetings for assigned team
- Complete and communicate routine documentation regarding player consults, plans, and development
Food Service and Team Meals
- Coordinate all home and away meals
- Create all meal menu
- Monitor meal times for compliance, education, and taste
- Order and stock supplements
- Manage daily/weekly product inventory including receiving and storing product (snacks and supplements) in appropriate places
- Responsible for inventory of snacks, supplements, recover
- Responsible for food and supplement budget for assigned team
- Make smoothies and snack bags, as needed
Clinical Nutrition
- Perform sweat rate analysis, as needed/directed
- Perform hydration testing regularly via urine specific gravity
- Create personalized hydration strategies
- Perform body composition measurements on a determined schedule
Education and Professional Development
- Create and provide educational content consistent with organization-wide philosophies and goals
- Actively participate in collaborative performance meetings for assigned team
- Gain experience as lead dietitian for a professional team
- Communicate regularly with supervising RD to ensure plan of care for athletes is consistent across organization
Secondary
- In addition, MiLB Performance Dietitians may have other tasks/lead assignments to assist their team or our department. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required:
- Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
- Florida State Licensure (LD) (or required upon hire)
Desired:
- Master’s degree
- Fluent in Spanish
- Knowledge of MLB/MiLB CBA compliance
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Pittsburgh Pirates are an equal opportunity employer. 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.
