Description
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Performance Dietician supporting mission critical work on an exciting program.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Performance Dietician supporting our customer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
Responsibilities:
- Performs administrative and clinical duties within their scope of practice.
- Provides nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation guided by evidence-based peer-reviewed literature.
- Advises the chain of command on issues pertinent to nutrition and performance nutrition.
- Works within the scope of practice, which may include ordering labs.
- Provides individual and group counseling for guidance on performance nutrition.
- Designs and implements performance nutrition programs for agency personnel in various settings.
- Develops nutritional protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation and performance.
- Collaborates with the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for implementation of new protocols and guidelines.
- Serves as an advisor on dining facility and/or galley nutrition and liaison between food service and command.
- Assists other regional agency personnel assets as required.
- Attends and participates in meetings with other program staff members and medical personnel.
- Serves as an advisor on supplementary nutrition, supplements, and performance-enhancing substances.
- Ensures that adequate educational materials and sports nutrition-specific supplies are available.
- Assists with supply inventories and provides input on supply needs.
- Ensures that equipment and facilities are in safe working condition and properly utilized.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Participates in periodic in-service training.
- Attends required training in accordance with guiding instructions.
- Maintains 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
- Performs administrative duties, including maintaining records and participating in education programs.
- Participates in peer reviews as directed.
- Develops and promulgates training materials as requested.
- Documents work performed and collects data as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's level degree in Nutrition Science or related field.
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association.
- Certification from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
- Specialty certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or ability to obtain within six months.
- Current and valid state certification/licensure.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Capable of meeting physical demands of training with agency personnel.
- Ability to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilograms.
Preferred Skills/Training:
- Prior military experience.
- Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Benefits:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays