Indiana Pacers Nutrition Season Associate

Nutrition Season Associate

Season Associate Start Date: September 2026

Season Associate End Date: following the conclusion of the 2026-2027 Indiana Pacers Season

Anticipated Time Commitment: approximately 40 hours per week

Position Location: On-Site in Indianapolis, IN

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Team Dietitian, the Nutrition Season Associate is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the nutrition program. The overall focus will be on following and implementing the guidelines provided by the Team Dietitian to ensure daily oversight and compliance. Experience in applied sports nutrition is desired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in weekly meetings with the Team Dietitian to provide feedback and receive education.
• Assist with the daily operation of the fueling station and practice/competition fueling. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Overseeing inventory, stocking, and organizing all products.
  • Ensuring clean and hygienic nutritional environments within practice facility and game arena.
  • Making and distributing pre/post workout supplementation.
  • Assisting the Team Dietitian with supplement evaluation and athlete counseling for legality, safety, quality, efficacy and continuous awareness of all aspects of the supplement industry.
  • Implementing injured athlete supplement and fueling strategies.
  • Assisting the Team Dietitian with weekly body weight collection & body composition analysis.
  • Assisting the Team Dietitian in planning team meals as well as monitoring team meals.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the Gatorade Bar.
  • Assisting with handout design and educational material development.
  • Collaborating with the Team Chef for quality assurance and menu compliance.
• Participate in nutrition education via TeamWorks, Rize Vision, Canva, and other social media outlets.
• Attend and work all Indiana Pacers home games.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related area, granted from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a coordinated and/or didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Active RD credential or planning to sit for RD exam within 3 months (required).
• Interest in working in sports nutrition and/or working towards obtaining CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics).
• Must have an outstanding work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible work hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain HIPPA confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 - 2 years sports dietetics experience in the collegiate and/or professional setting.
• CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) credential.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Move heavy objects
• Use telephone
• Use computer
• Speak, hear and write

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.

• The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The noise level in Gainbridge Fieldhouse/game environment is usually loud.
• The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.

We are 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 status, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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