Performance Nutrition Coordinator

Job Summary

• Works with Manager, Performance Nutrition to develop, implement and monitor innovative and evidence-based practical nutrition strategies tailored to the requirements of world-class MMA athletes. 


• Delivers individual and group nutrition educational sessions to world-class MMA athletes.


• Actively promotes the importance of food to enhance performance.


• Supports athletes through longitudinal weight management, weight classification strategies, and ‘acute weight making and recovery tactics’ for the sport of mixed martial arts


• Engages with and supports continuous athlete education relating to anti-doping and USADA testing procedures.


• Develops third-party consultant relationships and forms strategic partnerships with industry leaders in performance nutrition and dietary supplementation.


• Develops and implements support systems to aid in athlete assessments, data collection, and management.


• Undertakes physiological assessments relating to performance nutrition; including DEXA, basal metabolic rate (BMR), and hydration monitoring.


• Strives to develop novel and innovative methodologies that serve to create world-leading working practices in the field of MMA-specific to nutrition.


• Ensures that the delivery of nutrition services effectively meets its commitment to athletes and coaches. 

• Maintains a comprehensive, indexed database of work conducted with athletes and coaches.


• Works with other support staff to deliver an interdisciplinary approach to performance development.


• Participates in ad hoc projects and or applied research across the organization as appropriate.


• Within the rules of professional confidentiality, liaises with athletes, primary care managers, coaches and other support staff as appropriate.

•  Graduate degree in Exercise Science, Nutrition, or another related curriculum required. 


• 2+ years of experience in science, research, and sport nutrition fields. 


• Practicing Registered Dietician (RD) or equivalent.


• Experience working effectively with athletes and coaches.


• Personal or professional experience in combat or contact sport is preferred, but not required.


• Understanding of the demands of the MMA sport (i.e. physical, physiology, gender-specific, weight categories, weight management, travel requirements, etc.). 


• Understanding of existing evidence-based research, and the implementation of new research areas to enhance the sport, athletes, and coaches.