Assistant, Performance Nutrition

Position: Assistant, Performance Nutrition - Full Time/Non-Exempt Department: Nutrition Services Reports to: Team Dietitian Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ) Format: In-person Cardinals Organizational Summary: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.

Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community.

We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team.

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Job Summary: The Assistant, Performance Nutrition role supports the Team Dietitian in all aspects of team nutrition services and performance fueling strategies.

This includes managing fueling stations, contributing to player nutrition plans, coordinating with culinary staff, and participating in administrative and educational initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a credentialed RDN with a passion for high performance sport, who thrives in a dynamic, team-centered environment.

This role will work at our training facility and stadium during all phases of the sports calendar, including off-season, training camps, and travel periods.

Primary Job Duties: The Assistant, Performance Dietitian will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following: * Performance Nutrition Operations * Assist in execution of day-to-day performance nutrition services including: * Fueling station management (inventory, menus, player preferences) * Meal services before and after practice, training, and home games * Smoothie and grab-n-go station operations * Personalized hydration strategies and snack support * Assist with team and staff meal planning, including hotel and travel menus, catering orders, and recovery meal setups * Participate in team meals and snack prep during regular season, training camp, and international trips * Athlete Support * Support nutrition assessments and counseling conducted by the Lead Sports Dietitian * Input and manage athlete meal plans and data in platforms such as Notemeal * Monitor and document effectiveness of nutrition interventions and fueling strategies * Education & Research * Design educational materials and presentations using Canva and PowerPoint * Support delivery of passive and formal nutrition education initiatives * Stay up to date with trends in sports nutrition, supplements, and food service innovation * Administrative Support * Track inventory, place orders, and manage product receiving and rotation * Assist with budget tracking, cost analysis, and vendor communications * Document services provided and maintain accurate records * Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements * Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field * Credential: Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration * Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in sports nutrition or high-performance environments preferred * Intent to obtain CSSD advanced credential * Can obtain a Food Safety Certification (e.g., ServSafe Manager or local equivalent) * Experience working with Microsoft Office and Canva * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Must be able to work well within a multidisciplinary team * Maintain confidentiality and act with integrity in high-pressure environments * Experience working with professional or elite-level athletes preferred * Clinical and or food service (back of the house) experience preferred * Familiarity with DEXA or other body composition assessment tools preferred * Understanding of NSF Certified for Sport supplement use and evaluation preferred * Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs * Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and travel domestically and internationally as needed; hours will vary depending on business needs.

* Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees.

The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones.

The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to: * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire * 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution * Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals) * Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays * Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement * MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options * Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia * Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities * Daily free lunch * Complimentary season tickets * Subsidized gym memberships The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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