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Director of Performance Nutrition & Dietetics

Director of Performance Nutrition & Dietetics

Portland Trail Blazers
locationPortland, OR, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/30/2025
Full Time

Brand: Trail Blazers
Category: Basketball Operations
Department: Health & Performance
Job Type: Full-Time
Date Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Description

Become a part of the team behind the team.

The Portland Trail Blazers Director of Performance Nutrition & Dietetics will report to the Director of Health and Performance and collaborate with the Nutrition Staff. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in multiple aspects of the Blazers organization, including nutrition and dietetics, as well as the culinary aspects of daily operations in a leadership role.

To succeed in this position, you must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and quickly identify and act on job duties. You should also be a team player who can thrive in a dynamic workplace and challenge yourself to grow at a high level, while maintaining attention to detail.

DAY-TO-DAY:

  • Directly manage and oversee department staff, including a Nutrition Logistics Coordinator and/or Seasonal Nutrition Interns. This includes providing coaching, performance development, and support while ensuring the successful execution of assigned tasks and projects.
  • Oversee the development of educational materials, resource creation, and inventory orders executed by the Nutrition Logistics Coordinator.
  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to design and implement individualized, evidence-based nutrition plans for each player.
  • Partner with the Health and Performance (H&P) Director and the H&P team to oversee physiologic testing, biomarker analysis, and supplementation protocols.
  • Responsible for athlete body weight and body composition testing protocol, analysis and reporting.
  • Coordinate and oversee preseason hydration testing and implementation of hydration protocols.
  • Maintain accounts with third-party tested supplement companies for cost-effective ordering, manage yearly supplement budget.
  • Order supplements and create individualized supplementation protocols tailored to each athlete's needs.
  • Maintain a regular presence at practices, shootarounds, and games to provide education on and help optimize players’ fueling needs, monitor athletes’ hydration, and provide appropriate options.
  • Monitor athlete compliance with nutrition programs and provide ongoing support and adjustments as needed.
  • Serve as the primary performance nutrition resource for the health and performance staff.
  • Coordinate with H&P staff to develop nutrition strategies to support weight management, gastrointestinal health, injury recovery, and illness.
  • Create nutrition specific return to play nutrition protocols and manage execution with players.
  • Work collaboratively with Strength & Conditioning (S&C) and Sport Science to monitor acute and chronic loads, weight, and perceived efforts to tailor individualized nutrition strategies and guidance to enhance performance and recovery.
  • Monitor the quality and accuracy of food offerings during team travel to ensure alignment with nutrition standards.
  • Oversee the fulfillment of supplementation and fueling needs for pregame, halftime, and post-game activities.
  • Coordinate with team attendants to ensure athletes' hydration needs are consistently met.
  • Document all nutrition interventions, protocols, 10-game reports, and end-of-season planning.
  • Develop off-season nutrition programs for players, including remote consultation and guidance, to ensure continuity of care year-round.
  • Provide nutrition counseling and guidance to coaches and staff as needed.
  • Research and present emerging trends in hydration and body composition testing to help the H&P department stay ahead in recovery and preventative strategies.
  • Stay current with advancements and research in sports nutrition to continuously implement best practices.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

  • Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science, or a related field.
  • 3–4 years of direct experience in performance nutrition, preferably working with elite or professional athletes.
  • Previous experience supporting team travel and remote nutrition planning for athletes.
    A strong understanding of the nutritional demands of high-performance athletes, with the ability to tailor strategies to individual and team needs.
  • A ServSafe Food Handler’s Permit, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
  • High adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills to thrive in a dynamic and diverse environment.
  • Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
  • Superior time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, including identifying issues and developing effective resolutions.
  • A collaborative, team-first mindset.
  • Highly effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
  • The ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
  • Sharp situational awareness and proactive thinking.
  • A commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Openness to coaching, feedback, and continuous learning.
  • A passion for daily excellence and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
  • Flexibility to travel and adjust schedule to meet the demands of an NBA season, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended trips.

PERKS:

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. Our benefits package for full-time teammates includes:

  • Competitive Healthcare Coverage
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Maternal & Parental Leave
  • Flexible Time Off (3 weeks + 11 holidays)
  • Wellness Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit Passes
  • Discounted & Complimentary Tickets
  • Ongoing Learning & Development

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.