Nutritional Performance Specialist

About This Role

This role involves providing embedded performance-nutrition expertise to enhance Soldier physical and cognitive performance, recovery, body composition, and overall readiness within the Army National Guard Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System. The specialist will develop and deliver evidence-based nutrition education and resources, offer individual and group performance-nutrition support, and mentor unit H2F personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt, and implement command-specific Performance Nutrition Program policies and educational curricula
• Develop evidence-based resources addressing fueling, hydration, nutrient timing, meal planning, body composition, and healthy eating
• Conduct individual and group performance-nutrition counseling
• Provide nutrition education and support to Soldiers enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program, when appropriate
• Develop resources supporting Soldiers during Battle Assemblies, MUTAs, and the “Other 28 Days”
• Integrate nutrition strategies with physical performance, injury recovery, cognitive function, and sleep optimization
• Mentor H2F Integrators in foundational performance-nutrition education
• Provide documented mentorship to designated H2F Integration Teams
• Develop and contribute to H2F onboarding curricula, resource libraries, implementation strategies, reports, mentorship packages, and other program deliverables
• Participate in HPT meetings, planning sessions, and working groups
• Collect and report accurate performance data
• Travel to supported Army National Guard locations and training events as required

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted state license/certification as a Dietitian or Nutritionist
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of three years of relevant post-graduate experience as a Registered Dietitian with demonstrated emphasis on performance nutrition for athletes or tactical populations
• Must maintain all required professional credentials, licenses, and certifications throughout employment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain eligibility to operate POVs, rental vehicles, and Government fleet vehicles as required
• Must be willing and able to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends, based on Army National Guard training requirements
• Must be willing and able to travel within CONUS as required

Nice to have:

• Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

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