Performance Nutrition Fellowship

• Works with Performance Nutrition Manager 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
• Engages with and supports continuous athlete education relating to anti-doping and supplement safety practices
• 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
• Strives to develop novel and innovative methodologies
• Ensures that the delivery of nutrition services effectively meets its commitment to athletes and coaches
• Manages day-to-day foodservice deliverables
• 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
• Understanding of existing evidence-based research
• Ability to work and operate in a range of environments
• including but not limited to casinos, hotel ballrooms, and kitchens

Personal or professional experience in combat or contact sport is preferred