Sports Dietitian

Description


Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES , keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!


Here's a summary of responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of the Lead Sports Dietitian, the Sports Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition expertise and education to Team USA athletes in alignment with the USOPC Sports Medicine vision, purpose, and the broader strategic goals of the sports nutrition program. This position collaborates closely with Sport Performance and NGB teams to implement, advance, and promote high-quality nutrition services to athletes utilizing the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Centers (OPTCs), while also partnering with NGB providers to ensure seamless coordination and continuity of care across the athlete support network.


Here's how you'll have an impact:

1. Support Team USA athletes in areas such as daily nutrition for performance and health, recovery nutrition strategies, weight and body composition issues, nutrition disorders/disordered eating, and supplement safety and usage. This will be accomplished through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of providers at the USOPC, NGB and USOP Medical Network to determine and deliver the appropriate testing (e.g., labs), follow-up, and services for Olympic and Paralympic athletes both at the OPTCs and virtually.
2. Collaborate with Sports Medicine Data Scientists, Research, Sport Science and Performance teams, along with coaches and NGB medical staff to identify trends, inform research priorities, and plan and implement evidence-based strategies to enhance performance, support nutritional health, and reduce injury and illness risk for Team USA athletes, including coordinated case management strategies.
3. Conduct screening, consultations, and sports nutrition program development for Team USA athletes during Elite Athlete Health & Performance Profiles (EAHPP), Athlete Recovery Program, and other key performance medical touchpoints, and provide targeted follow-up for athletes flagged through EAHPPs or testing results. Design and supervise recovery nutrition strategies, including Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), in accordance with professionally accepted Standards of Care to optimize athlete health and performance.
4. Evaluate athlete energy expenditure, energy balance, body composition, and weight management needs using accepted diagnostic tools (e.g., ISAK, DXA, and other appropriate assessment methods), and provide individualized protocols to support performance health goals.
5. Provide individualized nutrition support for athletes experiencing disordered eating, eating disorders, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), and related health and performance concerns through collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team.
6. Lead individual, small group, and team-based performance nutrition education and contribute to the development and delivery of nutrition education programs for athletes (resident and visiting), coaches, staff, and food service personnel, utilizing interactive teaching kitchen activities, demonstrations, and a variety of in-person and digital platforms, including applied presentations for professional staff and coaching audiences.
7. Serve as a Sports Dietitian primary point of contact (PPC) for assigned NGBs, supporting coordinated service delivery and continuity of care.
8. Remain current on the leading research globally in sport dietetics and translate the latest scientific evidence into practical, applied sport nutrition recommendations.
9. Design, track, and document measurable outcomes of nutrition services, and evaluate program effectiveness through analysis and interpretation of collected data to enhance athlete performance and health.
10. Work closely with the Lead Sports Dietitian to support athletes and NGB providers with nutrition recommendations during domestic and international travel to optimize preparation for training and competition. Contribute to the development, training and resources for Sports Dietitians across NGB teams.
11. Evaluate food and herbal supplements for legality, safety, and efficacy, and provide evidence-based recommendations to support athlete performance and health objectives.
12. Support and backfill the Sports Dietitian Food & Nutrition role as needed, including collaboration with the Food Services team to ensure effective dining hall service provision.
13. Assist with the planning, setup, and execution of fueling stations for athletes across training sites, and at events and/or competitions, providing timely access to performance nutrition, hydration, and recovery options. Collaborate with coaches, sport staff, and food service teams to ensure fueling strategies align with training and competition demands to optimize performance outcomes.
14. Participate in the development of printed, multi-media, and interactive nutrition-focused educational materials.
15. Adhere to HIPAA-compliant documentation and recordkeeping standards, including timely and accurate entry of athlete encounters and related data in Athlete360.
16. Maintain compliance with IOC/IPC, WADA, USADA, and the Olympic and Paralympic Codes, policies, and procedures.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

Where applicable, state regulation in the field of expertise must be obtained and continuously maintained throughout employment. No infractions or any form of disciplinary sanctions are acceptable prior to or during employment.

• Bachelor's degree in Sport Nutrition or Dietetics
• Master's degree in Sport Nutrition preferred
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or foreign equivalent
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or equivalent preferred
• Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) or equivalent preferred
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association or foreign equivalent
• Current Health Care Provider CPR certification
• International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) certification preferred
• Complete SafeSport, Anti-Doping, and Blood-borne Pathogen training within 30 days of employment
• 3+ years of experience providing sports nutrition counseling services to elite athletes at the international, national, professional, and/or collegiate level
• Experience working with tools and techniques standard in the field of sports nutrition (e.g., calipers, DXA, etc.).
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred
• Must possess a deep understanding of Performance Nutrition
• Preferred experience and skill in supporting athletes experiencing disordered eating, eating disorders, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), and related performance health concerns
• Knowledge of and adherence to professional, legal, ethical, and regulatory standards endorsed by the licensing professional organization
• Ability to conceptualize, diagnose problems, and implement appropriate treatment solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and nutritional analysis programs
• Strong interpersonal skills, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population, including, but not limited to, athletes (both Olympic and Paralympic), coaches, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers, and other medical personnel
• Continuously comply with local, state, and federal health and safety standards, rules, and regulations
• Ability to handle confidential information and communicate only to its intended audience(s)
• Ability to deal with non-routine matters and special projects with minimum and/or specific instructions

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

• Shared workspace
• Some travel domestically and internationally
• Work irregular hours on occasion, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's where you'll work:

Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center


Here's some more information you need to know:

• Hiring pay range $90,000 - $112,000 per year.
• This Full-Time, Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.
• Bonus: This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 15% target. The USOPC may change or eliminate this program at any time at its sole discretion.
• Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here .

This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 6/1/2026