The Gold Coast Suns AFLW Program are seeking a qualified Sports Dietitian to assist in and enhance the high-performance support provided to the athletic playing group. Working as a Consultant one day per week plus game days, they will contribute to and implement a world class comprehensive nutrition program that supports and enhances the performance needs of the athletes.
Key deliverables include:
Provide performance nutrition support/advice via individual consultations.
Produce menus tailored to the specific training needs and goals of the athletes.
Attend game days and assist with nutrition/hydration requirements before, during and after games.
Liaise with hotels and food suppliers for away games and travel.
Athlete education of sport nutrition principles.
Run cooking classes, seminars and supermarket tours when/if required.
Provide support to the athlete’s families/partners in the home.
Assess body composition and maintain related database.
Oversee athlete supplement programs, including monitoring, reporting, and ensuring compliance with anti-doping education and regulations.
The Consultant must have:
A strong personal brand which personifies the GC SUNS values.
Undergraduate/postgraduate training in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent and be SDA qualified.
Experience working in elite high-performance sporting environments providing performance nutrition support.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build relationships.
The ability to work outside business hours and on weekends.
Please email your interest by attaching a summary of relevant experience, qualifications, availability and consulting rates to recruitment@goldcoastfc.com.au by Friday 24th January 2025.
