Position Title: Performance Dietician
Who CITY is:
St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.
Who you are:
CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.
Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.
What CITY does:
Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.
Job Summary:
The Performance Dietitian leads all nutrition programming for the First Team, developing strategies that enhance performance, recovery, and long-term health. This role goes beyond
fueling — it shapes daily habits and lifestyle behaviors that help players thrive on and off the field. The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative team member who brings positive energy, builds strong relationships, and contributes to a connected, high-performing department culture. This is a full time, salary - exempt position.
Responsibilities:
Nutrition & Player Support:
• Design and deliver individualized and team-wide nutrition plans that support performance, recovery, and overall health.
• Provide one-on-one consultations addressing fueling, hydration, body composition, and lifestyle improvement.
• Utilize InBody and POC biomarkers (via Orreco) to monitor player readiness and recovery.
• Oversee daily fueling, hydration, and recovery nutrition for training, matchdays, and travel.
• Support injured players with targeted nutrition strategies for rehabilitation and return-to-play.
Collaboration & Integration:
• Partner with the Director of High Performance, Athletic Training, and Strength & Conditioning staff to align nutrition with broader performance objectives.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Culinary Team to translate nutritional goals into practical, flavorful meals.
• Hold regular meetings with the Head Chef and Culinary Team to drive culinary standards, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Be present and engaged during team meals to build relationships, reinforce habits, and offer on-the-spot guidance.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solution-focused department culture that values innovation, communication, and mutual respect.
Education & Innovation:
• Lead education sessions for players and staff on fueling, hydration, recovery, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Apply emerging research and technology in sports nutrition and player monitoring.
• Manage the club’s nutrition budget, vendor relationships, and supplement program in compliance with MLS, USADA, and FIFA standards.
• Stay current with evolving trends in sports nutrition, behavior change, and recovery science.
Qualifications:
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, or related field preferred.
• CSSD certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in elite sport (professional, Olympic, or NCAA Division I).
• Experience with InBody, Orreco, and biomarker data preferred.
• Strong understanding of performance fueling, recovery, and lifestyle nutrition.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary high-performance team.
St. Louis CITY SC is building a team that is passionate about their work, the success of our Club and the growth and revitalization of our region. We desire people who hold themselves and others accountable and are driven by setting new standards for fan engagement.
TKFC LC is 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.
