Position: Performance Nutrition, Fueling Station Associate - Full Time/Temporary/Non-Exempt

Department: Football Operations – Performance Nutrition

Reports to: Team Dietitian 

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person

Duration: This is an immediate hire position that will last one year. The opportunity to extend for an additional year will be based on employee performance and/or business needs.

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.).

Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening  . 

Job Summary:

As a member of the Arizona Cardinals Nutrition Services Department, the Performance Nutrition Associate is responsible for assisting with the overall meal service operation of team during all phases of the year. The Performance Nutrition Associate will execute day-to-day nutrition operations.

Primary Job Duties:

• Assist Sports Dietitians with daily duties and on-going projects for optimal fueling of the Arizona Cardinals.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the fueling station, including but not limited to transporting, stocking and inventory of nutritional products regularly.
• Create educational handouts and additional signage as deemed necessary by Sports Dietitians.
• Facilitate in the preparation and delivery of nutritional supplements, smoothies, and fueling station food items for players as needed/appropriate.
• Sport assignments or game day operations as needed.
• Participate in team meals, afternoon/nighttime snacks, and nutritional and hydration needs for practice (pre-fuel, refuel, personalized hydration, etc).
• Assists with pre- and post-workout/practice fueling and hydration.
• Develop and design educational materials and manuals using Canva and PowerPoint.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Certification: Registered Dietitian (RDN) or on track to obtain Registered Dietitian (RDN) or Registered Dietitian Technician Registered (DTR) credential through Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Experience: At least one (1) year of food service experience, preferably with customer service experience working directly with customers in addition to food production.
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities and meet required deadlines.
• Food handler’s card required by start of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, preferably experience with TeamWorks/Notemeal, Red Card, and Canva.
• Experience and ability to contribute to a healthy team environment.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity around professional athletes in their work environment.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Subsidized gym memberships

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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