Opportunity
The Sports Core Nutritionist provides individual and group team counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive and recreational athletes, on-site and during travel. Primary responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups on daily nutrition for performance health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services, serving as a food and nutrition resource for clients and trainers, and provide sports nutrition education for health/wellness programs, athletic teams and community groups. Maintain professional competency and skills required for position. Work with management to assure the financial success of programs and services provided. Partner with resort businesses and corporate departments as requested.  
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
Provide explanation for individual food and nutrition patterns. 
Recommend proper meal plans for members and guests in accordance with their preferences and general health. 
Evaluate the health and diet needs of members and guests. 
Calculate client nutritional requirements. 
Analyze nutritional content of food. 
Educate and consult with Personal Trainers and other wellness professionals about food and nutrition.  
Conduct health promotion workshops and seminars for Sports Core in other community settings.  
Educate the public about the need for proper dieting, its importance in disease prevention, etc. 
Collaborate with the Pro Shop Coordinator regarding menu recommendations and other grab-and-go items. As requested, function likewise for other resort food outlets.  
Build Nutrition programming and package offerings for members and non-members while collaborating with internal and external departments.  
Be fiscally responsible. Work within re-established budget limits while planning and executing initiatives. Contribute to the financial success of the business.  
Individual Nutrition Counseling  
Access and analyze dietary practices, body composition and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of clients in the context of performance and health. Provide personalized meal and snack recommendations to promote achieving short-and-long-term goals for athletic performance and good health.  
Counsel clients on optimal nutrition for exercise training (match nutrition to training phases and goals), competition, recovery for exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, eating disorders, etc.  
Address nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, immune disorders, metabolic disorders, and other health challenges.  
Evaluate dietary and nutritional supplements and trends, for safety, quality, and efficacy. Educate clients relative to food selection and food preparation.  
Document services provide and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies towards meeting desired outcomes.  
Develop and deliver nutrition education presentations, demonstrations or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance.  
Maintain accurate client records according to standard operating procedures; ensure confidentiality policies are followed.