Minor League Dietitian Apprentice

Minor League Dietitian Apprentice The Houston Astros, LLC, are currently seeking a Minor League Dietitian Apprentice to join the Player Care & Performance (PC&P) at one of our minor league affiliates located in Sugar Land, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Asheville, NC & Fayetteville, NC.With support from the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator, this position will experience all aspects of the team's performance nutrition including education, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, practice and competition fueling, coordinating catering, overseeing meals, working closely with the clubhouse staff and home food service supplier, if applicable, and assisting with operational and administrative tasks. The focus of the role is performance enhancement, and this person will form a strong collaborative relationship with other members of the PC&P department (sports medicine, strength and conditioning, mental health and performance, and nutrition). This position will report to the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator. This role is expected to report to West Palm Beach, FL for Spring Training, then travel with their affiliate team for all home and away series until the end of the team's competitive season. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance Nutrition: Collaborate with the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator and members of the PC&P team to: Conduct performance nutrition assessments, counsel and create nutritional plans to support energy balance and needs, and performance and body composition goals. Provide medical nutrition therapy to those who may have special health care needs (e.g., food allergy and/or intolerances, vitamin/mineral depletion, gastrointestinal disturbances, bone mineral disturbances, disordered eating/eating disorders, those recovering from injury and/or illness) based on PC&P department protocols. Evaluate nutrition-related laboratory values and supplement in accordance with PC&P department protocols. Maintain documentation of nutrition assessments and nutrition services provided. Conduct body composition assessments, interpret data and provide recommendations in alignment with current research and that encourages optimal athletic performance, health, and wellness. Utilize data from sweat testing to provide hydration and recovery nutrition recommendations in accordance with PC&P department protocol. Create and deliver nutrition education, including presentations during Spring Training and off-season program, and weekly "turf talks" during regular season. Educate, evaluate, monitor, and advise athletes on dietary supplements, including their health and/or performance-promoting functions, dosing, and timing, supplement safety and risk considerations, and ensuring compliance with MLB policies. Attend team activities such as practices, lifts/conditioning/training, competitions, meetings, mealtimes, and other events where nutrition support is needed. Communicate regularly with PC&P staff regarding athlete care and provide referrals and necessary updates to all relevant PC&P staff members through PC&P meetings, via Slack, email, or Microsoft Teams. Support initiatives of PC&P department and assist with all aspects of nutrition including physical, mental, and health-related nutritional services to athletes. Execute the nutrition department's vision and strategy to enhance player performance and well-being Serve as a reliable source and subject-matter expert for nutrition for athletes and staff, ensuring all content provided is in alignment with evidence-based research. Adhere to the organization's policies and procedures as outlined in the Astros Handbook, PC&P Handbook, Medical Department Handbook, and direct communication from the Director of Player Care and Performance Other duties assigned by the Director of Player Care and Performance Food Service: Manage nutrition fueling for home and away practices, lift, training sessions and competitions, including pre-, during, and post-game fuel and hydration. Includes menu selection, ordering and procuring meals, snacks, and fluids. Communicate regularly with food service suppliers, caterers, and vendors in efforts to strengthen relationships and provide greater resources and support to the athletes. Coordinate food offered in the clubhouse, bullpen, and dugout with clubhouse staff. Manage fueling station including but not limited to inventory, product ordering, fueling station aesthetics, and education. Follow and promote proper food safety and sanitation procedures. Educate athletes on food selection and preparation through counseling, presentations, grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations. Collaborate with the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator to :Manage the meal budget for the team including organizing, planning, forecasting, purchasing, and tracking expenses. Coordinate the development of menus and communicate the expectations, including food variety, quantity, and quality, with food service suppliers and/or caterers. Perform other duties as assigned. Professional Development: Maintain dietetic registration and continuing education requirements. Participate and present in monthly journal clubs with the nutrition team to discuss evidence-based findings and determine best practices. Stay abreast of current food, nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition.