Associate, Performance Nutrition

Position: Associate, Performance Nutrition – Full Time/Temporary (12 months)/Non-Exempt

Department: Nutrition Services

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Performance Nutrition

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. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.

Job Summary:

As a member of the Arizona Cardinals Nutrition Services Department, the Associate, Performance Nutrition is responsible for assisting with the overall meal service operation of team and corporate meals during all phases of the year. The Associate, Performance Nutrition will execute day-to-day nutrition operations under the direct supervision of the Sr. Manager, Performance Nutrition and Culinary Assistant.

Primary Job Duties:

The Associate, Performance Nutrition will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following:

• Participates in team meals, afternoon/nighttime snacks, and any nutritional and hydration needs for practice (pre-fuel, refuel, personalized hydration plans, etc)
• Assists in optimizing all aspects of nutrition related to team practices and strength and conditioning sessions (pre- and post-workout fueling and hydration)
• Observes nutrition assessments and counseling of athletes on optimal nutrition practices
• Involvement in day-to-day football nutrition operations including product inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution of goods
• Develop and design educational materials and manuals using Canva and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate understanding and interpretation body composition assessments results from DEXA
• Assist in meal plan and menu plan development including, but is not limited to, pre- and post-practice snacks, catered snacks, grab-n-go snacks, pre- and post-game meals
• Document nutrition services and performance products provided and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes
• Research, evaluation, education, and provision of permissible dietary supplements, as needed/appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience with demonstrated results providing human nutrition or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• On track to obtain RD.
• Registered (DTR) credential through Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Food handler’s card required by start of employment.
• Experienced in all areas of food service management and operations.
• Up-to-date on current trends and research in health, wellness and nutrition.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, TeamWorks/Notemeal, SharePoint, and Canva.
• Experience and ability to contribute to a healthy team environment within an organization united toward the common goals of championship-level performance.
• Can communicate effectively with all individuals across the organization.
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities and meet required deadlines.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity around profession athletes in their work environment.
• Flexible schedule with availability to work on event days including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

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.