Performance Nutritionist
Harlequin Football Club
Harlequins is a professional rugby union club that plays in Premiership Rugby, the top level of English rugby union.
- Posted
- 2 Aug 2022
- Status
- Part Time
- Location
- England
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2022
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor innovative and evidence-based nutrition strategies to support the players’ training and competitive programmes.
- Maintain current data collection practices as outlined by the Sports Science department.
- Maintain detailed records of all nutrition interventions and track measurable outcomes.
- Produce and distribute reports and feedback to all relevant staff.
- Design and deliver an evidence-based education programme for the Senior Squad.
- Work closely with the rehabilitation team to maximise the recovery process for injured players.
- Anthropometric testing for all senior squad players.
- Work closely with on-site catering, liaise with hotels and catering staff at away venues, and the catering team at home venues to ensure appropriate nutrition is provided.
- Maintain relationships with existing nutrition partners and identify potential new partners in conjunction with the commercial department.
- Manage budget and stock for all nutrition products.
- Assist in research and innovation projects in conjunction with the Harlequins’ Research and Development programme
- As a senior member of the Performance Team, you will be expected to deliver, and oversee role specific CPD.
Essential Criteria:
The below criteria are considered a minimum requirement for the role. You will be requested to provide evidence supporting these criteria throughout the application process.
- BSc in Nutrition or Dietetics OR a BSc in a Sport and Exercise related subject along with an MSc in Sports Nutrition or Nutrition.
- Accredited on the Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr).
- ISAK Level 1 Accreditation with a minimum of 1 year experience in testing.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Performance Nutritionist in elite professional team sport.
- Experience in the Implementation and monitoring of evidence-based nutrition strategies to athletes to support the high performance.
- Experience in the education of athletes, using a food-focused approach to health and performance.
- Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be available to start the role within 1 month of offer.
How to Apply
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