About Boston Legacy FC

Boston Legacy FC (the “Club”) is Boston’s new professional women’s soccer team, set to begin play in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2026. We are dedicated to building a championship-caliber organization on and off the pitch. We are passionate about advancing women’s sports, investing in our local community, and redefining the future of professional soccer. As a startup club with a big vision, we’re building from the ground up—and looking for entrepreneurial team members who want to be part of something extraordinary.

The Role

The Performance Dietitian is a full-time member of the High Performance Department, reporting directly to the Director of High Performance. This role will drive the team’s nutrition strategy and oversee the team chef, ensuring athletes are fueled for peak performance, sustained health, and long-term success. The Performance Dietitian will take a personalized approach, tailoring plans to each athlete’s unique needs, goals, and preferences, while fostering positive and sustainable relationships with food.

Through one-on-one consultations, group education, and practical recovery strategies, this individual will empower players to make confident nutrition choices that directly impact performance on the pitch and well-being off of it. The Performance Dietitian will also ensure the club and athletes remain aligned with NWSL standards and rules related to supplements and nutrition.

Beyond fueling at home, this role will be essential in maintaining excellence on the road—partnering with hotels, caterers, and vendors to provide safe, high-quality meals that support the demands of training, competition, and recovery. The Performance Dietitian will also stay at the forefront of sports science, keeping up with current research and best practices while innovating to ensure the club is continually pushing the boundaries of human performance.

Working in close collaboration with the medical and performance staff, the Performance Dietitian will play a central role in delivering holistic, athlete-centered care and building an environment where players can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team chef, ensuring meals and snacks are aligned with performance nutrition standards, athlete preferences, and individual goals.
• Empower athletes through personalized nutrition plans, recovery strategies, and performance hydration protocols tailored to their unique needs and training demands.
• Deliver group education sessions, workshops, and presentations to foster nutrition knowledge, healthy habits, and confidence in food choices.
• Collaborate with hotels, caterers, and vendors to provide safe, high-quality, performance-driven meals both at home and during domestic or international travel.
• Guide supplement use responsibly, ensuring alignment with NWSL standards and supporting athletes’ performance and recovery goals.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and adjust nutrition strategies based on individual progress, team performance, and evolving best practices.
• Stay at the forefront of sports nutrition research and emerging performance strategies, innovating to push the boundaries of human performance.
• Work closely with the medical and performance staff to integrate nutrition into holistic athlete care and long-term development.
• Serve as a trusted resource and mentor, fostering a positive and sustainable relationship with food for all athletes.
• Develop, oversee, and uphold nutrition policies, food service quality standards, and safety procedures to support optimal performance outcomes.
• Support injured athletes through the return-to-play process by adapting nutrition and supplement strategies to meet changing energy demands, recovery needs, and performance goals throughout rehabilitation.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience providing nutrition counseling, with an emphasis on sports performance, recovery, and athlete development.
• Demonstrated ability to tailor nutrition strategies to individual athlete needs, goals, and preferences while fostering sustainable, positive relationships with food.
• Strong knowledge of performance nutrition, recovery strategies, hydration, and safe supplement use.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and educate individuals and groups.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Commitment to staying current with research and best practices, and applying innovative approaches to optimize human performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or eligibility within 6 months.
• Previous experience working with elite or professional athletes, particularly in women’s soccer.
• Experience managing or overseeing culinary staff or team food service operations in a high-performance environment.
• Competence with nutrient analysis and nutrition education software.

Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a founding team creating a legacy—literally. Boston Legacy FC is more than a soccer club; it's a movement. We offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of a professional sports organization in one of the most passionate sports markets in the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement – Boston Legacy FC

Boston Legacy FC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Boston Legacy FC is dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects the vibrant and diverse community we serve—on and off the pitch.

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