Background

Bay FC is the first NWSL team in the Bay Area. Co-founded by four U.S. Women’s National Team legends—Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton, and Leslie Osborne—in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street, Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as we know it. Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion, energy, and creativity.

Bay FC is a team that defies convention and transcends culture. We are proud to represent the Bay Area with its tapestry of different ethnicities, languages, climates, and ideas. Our team will be a uniting force, building a culture of belonging and shared pride. We will become a beacon of hope and connection, welcoming and embracing all fans. Our stadium will be a home for people of all backgrounds and identities. We will be the bridge that unites the Bay’s diverse communities. Through our actions and our love of the game, we will inspire and improve the lives of others.

While our community is our foundation, our love of football is our reason for being. We have the fire to be the best, and we will show up on the field every day with intensity, competitiveness, passion, and a drive to win.

Position Summary

The Performance Nutritionist provides world-class, evidence-informed nutrition support to optimize player health, performance, and recovery. Working as part of Bay FC’s integrated medical and performance team, this role designs and delivers individualized and team-wide fueling strategies, oversees daily nutrition operations, and ensures all dietary practices align with player needs, training & game demands, and the club’s performance vision.

Responsibilities

Athlete Nutrition Support

• Advise athletes on daily nutrition for performance, health, recovery, body composition, and supplement use.

• Identify and support athletes at risk for nutrition disorders or disordered eating.

• Design and supervise individualized recovery nutrition & hydration strategies.

• Evaluate athlete energy expenditure, balance, and body composition to develop protocols that achieve performance and health goals.

• Maintain proactive communication and collaboration with athletes’ external nutrition providers to ensure consistent messaging and aligned support plans.

Travel, Meal and Catering Management

• Coordinate all aspects of team travel nutrition, including meal planning, hotel menus, and in-flight nutrition.

• Order and manage meals for home and away matches, training sessions, and team events.

• Work with catering staff at practice facilities to ensure athletes receive nutritionally optimized meals.

• Develop menus and meal schedules that align with training load, competition schedule, and individual athlete needs.

Data Analysis & Program Evaluation

• Track and document measurable outcomes of nutrition services.

• Analyze and interpret collected data in the context of enhancing athletic performance and health.

• Evaluate food and herbal supplements for legality, safety, and efficacy, making informed recommendations to athletes.

Education & Program Development

• Provide individual, small group, and team nutrition education.

• Develop and coordinate printed, multimedia, and interactive nutrition-focused educational materials, including practical skills.

• Clearly communicate evidence-based nutrition recommendations to athletes and coaching staff.

• Contribute to innovation within the nutrition area by integrating new methodologies, technologies, and evidence-based practices.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned

The Bay Way

• Acts with humility and puts the team first, prioritizing tasks and decisions based on team and organizational needs.

• Collaborates across departments to improve workflows, engaging in healthy conflict resolution and supporting teammates through challenges or mistakes.

• Seeks feedback and takes initiative, completing projects independently and asking for help when needed.

• Lives out The Bay Way consistently, demonstrating alignment in day-to-day situations and identifying new opportunities that support the club’s needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, or related field; Master’s preferred.

• Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) required

• Experience providing nutrition services to elite or professional athletes is preferred. Bonus points for supporting professional female athletes and their unique needs.

• Strong knowledge of sports nutrition, recovery strategies, body composition assessment, and supplements.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team.

Compensation
The anticipated salary for this role is starting at $100,000. Actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.