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Dallas Mavericks

Performance Nutritionist

Dallas, TX · On-site

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance nutritionist in the United States is $54,137.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Performance Nutritionist specializes in optimizing an individual's diet to enhance athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. They work with athletes, teams, and active individuals to develop tailored nutrition plans based on training demands, body composition goals, and competition schedules. Their role includes meal planning, hydration strategies, supplementation guidance, and educating clients about proper fueling for peak performance. They may collaborate with coaches, trainers, and medical staff to ensure an integrated approach to performance and well-being.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a performance nutritionist?

To thrive as a Performance Nutritionist, you need a solid understanding of sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and individualized meal planning, often supported by a degree in nutrition or dietetics and relevant certifications such as Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Experience with dietary analysis software, body composition assessment tools, and nutrition tracking systems is highly valuable. Strong communication, motivational, and collaboration skills help build trust with clients and work effectively with coaches, athletes, and multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure you can design effective nutritional strategies that optimize athletic performance and health outcomes.

What does a typical day look like for a performance nutritionist working with athletic teams?

A typical day for a Performance Nutritionist often involves assessing athletes’ dietary needs, designing and updating individualized nutrition plans, and conducting one-on-one or group consultations. You may work closely with coaches, trainers, and medical staff to align nutrition strategies with training regimens, competitions, and recovery periods. Additionally, responsibilities can include conducting educational workshops, analyzing performance data, and staying up to date with the latest research in sports nutrition. The dynamic nature of this role means you will frequently adapt plans based on athletes’ performance metrics and feedback, making teamwork and adaptability essential. This collaborative environment enables Performance Nutritionists to have a measurable impact on both individual and team success.

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Performance Nutritionist

NBA Media Ventures, LLC

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Performance Nutritionist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing individualized and team-based nutritional strategies that support the overall health, recovery, and performance of Dallas Mavericks players. This role works closely with the sports performance, medical, and coaching staff to deliver evidence-based guidance and ensure athletes receive the optimal nutrition support required to meet the physical demands of professional basketball.
JOB FUNCTION:
  • Design and implement a basketball-specific sports nutrition program that includes developing evidence-based nutrition education materials such as presentations, signage, and deliverables.
  • Conduct performance nutrition assessments and consult with individual athletes.
  • Engage players in the nutrition education and meal planning process to provide them with a sense of ownership of their personal nutrition and to promote healthy eating habits. Work with players and staff to establish and fulfill specific dietary goals for individual players and the collective team.
  • Log, track, and monitor compliance of these nutritional performance plans.
  • Develop nutrition recovery and supplementation protocols for individual athletes in multiple settings (practice facility, arena, travel).
  • Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy; oversee their appropriate use.
  • Collaborate with the Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance staff to carry out and/or analyze physiological testing, blood biomarkers, and body composition to determine effective fueling, hydration, and supplementation programming for each player.
  • Collaborate with the Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance staff to design nutrition and supplement strategies for injured players during their rehabilitation process and return to play planning. Strategies should include current evidence-based research.
  • Work with culinary and food service personnel to design performance nutrition menus. Menus may be personalized as needed to meet athletes' food, nutrition, and performance goals.
  • Plan meals by working with caterers, restaurants, hotel food service in all NBA cities, as well as engaging with team culinary staff.
  • Stay current with sports performance and nutrition trends through ongoing professional development.
  • Manage the ordering, organization and inventory of supplements, food, and beverages within the practice facility and arena.
  • Oversee the nutritional program supplies needed for road trips and ensure the packing of these supplies before the team departs.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong knowledge of sports nutrition principles and how they apply to elite athletes.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with players and staff.
  • Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable nutrition strategies.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Competency with nutritional software, body composition tools, and tracking systems.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential athlete information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required.
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with elite/professional or collegiate athletes in a team setting.
  • Experience with NBA or other professional sports organizations is a plus.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time
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