Head of Nutrition

Role overview

The Head of Nutrition at San Diego FC is responsible for leading every nutrition-related program for the club’s athletes. Reporting to the Director of Human Performance, this position focuses on building performance-driven meal strategies, supporting recovery, and partnering with the wider performance and medical staff to help athletes perform at their best.

Core responsibilities

• Create individualized nutrition strategies that support performance, recovery, and overall athlete health.
• Assess athletes’ dietary needs and provide practical, personalized guidance.
• Track eating patterns and help ensure athletes follow their nutrition plans consistently.
• Partner with chefs and catering teams to design meals and snacks that align with athlete requirements.
• Teach athletes about nutrition, hydration, and supplement practices that support elite performance.
• Keep up with current sports nutrition research and use evidence-based methods in day-to-day work.
• Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support complete athlete care.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of nutrition plans, assessments, and athlete progress.
• Run workshops and educational sessions for athletes and staff on nutrition-related topics.
• Attend games and practices to make sure nutrition needs are covered during training and competition.
• Manage nutrition support for both pre-season and in-season training programs.

Qualifications and experience

• A master’s degree in nutrition or a closely related discipline is required.
• Professional dietitian licensure is preferred, along with board certification in sports dietetics.
• At least 3 years of experience working in elite sports is required.
• Strong understanding of nutrition principles as they apply to athletic performance is essential.

Skills and competencies

• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to use nutrition-related technology tools effectively.
• Experience working with data management systems for secure collection, storage, and practical use of information.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Spanish/English bilingual ability, or other multilingual capability, is an advantage.

Equal opportunity statement

San Diego FC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.