About IMG Academy

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

Position Summary:

The part-time, remote Performance Dietitian provides 1:1 virtual nutrition coaching for student-athletes in the IMG Academy+ program, with potential group coaching responsibilities. They promote the value of ongoing nutrition support, deliver age- and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based guidance tailored to each athlete’s unique needs and goals, and design personalized fueling plans to help them safely achieve those goals. This position will manage a minimum caseload of 55 student athletes, each receiving coaching through 30-60-minute sessions. In addition, the role includes conducting monthly 20-minute parent sessions with the parents of each student athlete. The position requires completing relevant administrative tasks such as client communication, session scheduling, note-taking, and session tracking. Expected working hours will range from 15-20 hours per week, with the potential to exceed 20 hours as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Availability for weekly sessions with all clients, being flexible to accommodate fluid schedules including nights and weekends in the service of individual clients or group delivery
• Interest in providing expertise for product development meetings and feedback sessions
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• State Licensure in state where you physically reside, if applicable
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related field
• Ability to comply with legislation where you reside in relation to Nutrition services and advice
• Excellent communication, presentation, and motivational skills
• Understanding of latest research in the field of nutrition
• Experience building menu & catering needs for athletes to maximize athletic performance
• Ability to understand rules of various sports governing bodies regarding restricted substances and supplements
• Experience developing educational content (I.e. handouts, presentations) that appeals to a youth audience
• Ability to deliver current knowledge in realistic and practical terms
• Strong ability to connect with youth athletes of all age ranges
• Perceived credibility as a subject matter expert in the field of Nutrition
• Strong time management, adaptability and flexibility
• Being open and responsive to feedback

Preferred Skills:

• Master of Science in nutrition or exercise related field
• CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics)
• Multi-lingual
• Experience working with a youth population
• Experience as an athlete or coach

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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