Performance Dietician NF4

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

• Provides non-clinical sports and performance nutrition services to enhance Marine health, wellness, physical fitness, and operational readiness through evidence-based nutrition practices. Assesses dietary habits, body composition, and energy needs of Marines and athletes; develops nutrition strategies to optimize performance and support Marine Corps body composition standards. Educates and counsels Marines, units, families, and staff on nutrition, hydration, recovery, and dietary supplementation in garrison, field, and deployed environments. Develops and delivers nutrition education programs, presentations, cooking classes, demonstrations, and performance-based resources for individuals and groups. Supports installation and All-Marine sports programs, including nutrition planning and support at athletic training camps and sporting events. Collaborates with interdisciplinary providers, military units, and community organizations to integrate nutrition into holistic health, fitness, and primary prevention initiatives. Develops nutrition and hydration plans for field operations, deployments, and specialized training requirements. Serves as the primary nutrition resource for WARR staff and ensures educational programs align with applicable DoD, DON, and Marine Corps policies and standards. Manages nutrition education resources, supplies, and equipment; maintains professional partnerships and supports committees and initiatives related to performance nutrition. Maintains and safeguards confidential and sensitive information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, regulations, and policies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Valid Driver's License Required.

Key requirements

• See Duties and Qualifications

Qualifications

Master¿s degree or higher in nutrition, dietetics, sports nutrition, food and nutrition sciences, or a related field, plus one year of experience in an athletic or military performance environment. Must maintain a current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and have completed ACEND-accredited dietetics coursework through a didactic or coordinated program. Knowledge of performance nutrition and the social, psychological, physiological, and cultural factors influencing food choices in athletic, military, or first-responder settings. Ability to assess dietary practices and energy balance and develop education that produces measurable performance outcomes. Skilled in body-composition assessment using tools such as bioelectrical impedance, calipers, dual X-ray absorptiometry, or air-displacement plethysmography, and in educating clients on weight management, performance, recovery, reconditioning, and maternal health. Knowledge of hydration protocols, recognition and referral of disordered eating, and evaluation of supplement safety, efficacy, and quality in compliance with DoDI 6130.06. Ability to create health-literate promotional content; deliver virtual and in-person training on food selection, preparation, field nutrition, and home or barracks cooking; and select evidence-based assessment tools suited to operational needs. Familiarity with military referral procedures for suspected food allergies, bone or gastrointestinal conditions, iron deficiency, eating disorders, and other nutrition-related medical or mental health concerns.