Head of Nutrition

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That’s why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of US.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description 

The Head of Nutrition will serve as an integral member of U.S. Soccer’s multidisciplinary High-Performance Department. This position will work in close collaboration with sports science and sports medicine personnel to plan and deliver comprehensive, practical, evidence-based nutrition services for the Youth, Extended and Senior National Teams. As the Head of Nutrition, you will have a wide range of responsibilities, driving the development and coordination of nutritional services for both individuals and teams.

 Primary Responsibilities 

• Serve as the primary performance nutrition contact for National Team athletes, collaborating with performance and medical staff, team administrators, as well as external club and/or university personnel.
• Develop and implement individualized and team-based performance nutrition programs, including education, counseling, and dietary planning for athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Oversee body composition assessments, hydration strategies, and recovery nutrition protocols to optimize athlete readiness and performance.
• Manage National Team dining initiatives, including menu building, pre- and post-activity fueling, and coordination with food service providers at hotels and training facilities.
• Consult with team administrators and performance staff to design sports-specific menus and fueling strategies for training, competition, and travel.
• Provide nutrition-related support when appropriate in training, competition, and for major tournaments, including travel as needed.
• Research, evaluate, and educate athletes on dietary supplementation, ensuring compliance with U.S. Soccer Federation, CONCACAF, FIFA, WADA, and USADA policies.
• Oversee budgeting, inventory, and administration of performance nutrition services, including management of supplies, staffing, and documentation.
• Contribute to sports nutrition research, policy development, and anti-doping initiatives while supporting the education of athletes and staff.
• Represent U.S. Soccer by attending national and international conferences.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in clinical nutrition, exercise science, or a related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org).
• Licensure as required by the State of Georgia
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in intercollegiate athletics or professional sport
• Expertise in clinical and sports nutrition, including body composition assessment, energy balance, medical nutrition therapy, and managing disordered eating cases
• Knowledge of dietary supplementation, ergogenic aids, complementary medicine, and compliance with USOC, USADA, and WADA regulations
• Experience in food service quality and safety procedures, along with collaboration across multiple disciplines, including physicians, athletic trainers, and sport scientists
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in various environmental conditions
• Able and willing to travel up to 30% of the year and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• General knowledge of soccer
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission

Desired Qualifications   

• PhD in sports nutrition, physiology, or related field
• Accredited anthropometrist – level 1 (ISAK)
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Previous experience with a professional club or national team 
• Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures 

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.