Performance Dietitian Fellow
Listed compensation
$70,304
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Job Description
The Los Angeles Rams are seeking a dedicated and motivated Performance Dietitian Fellow to join our Performance Team.
As a Performance Dietitian Fellow, you will report to the Head Team Performance Dietitian and work closely with our Performance team to enhance and support player nutrition, wellness, and performance using evidence-based counseling, education, and food service.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with elite athletes in a high-performance environment.
Note: This is a 12-month assignment, with the possibility of an extension for another 12-months. The tentative start date is April 2027.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Team Performance Dietitian in delivering performance-enhancing nutrition services to players and staff.
- Oversee daily operations and inventory management of the fueling station.
- Advance away game operations; Fellow will advance to away location and coordinate with hotel and stadium staff to ensure a smooth nutrition operation.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to support players, coaches, and football staff performance and wellness goals.
- Execute a variety of assessment modalities including but not limited to body composition, bloodwork analysis, and sweat testing.
- Assist in operation of the Teamworks Nutrition digital meal planning initiative.
- Stay up to date with current nutrition research, trends, and best practices, and incorporate new knowledge into the team’s nutrition program.
- Assist in food service planning including menu development.
- Evaluate nutritional supplements for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy.
- Collaborate with the Performance team to create and maintain an industry-leading environment for our athletes, coaches, and staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Nutrition or a related field required.
- Must hold or obtain a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential by June 2027.
- At least 2 years of experience working in sports nutrition within collegiate or professional athletics (including part-time experience).
- Experience working in American football at the collegiate or professional level is preferred.
- Intrinsic motivation, positive attitude and great work ethic.
- Ability to embody a growth mindset, elite professionalism, and demonstrate resilience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements
- This position is based at our Woodland Hills facility and requires a daily on-site presence. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
- Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, based on the team’s season schedule
- Travel is required for away-game trips.
- Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50lbs.
Compensation: Annual salary of $70,304.
The Los Angeles Rams are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strive to create a sense of belonging for all employees by fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, empowering everyone to be their true selves.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 14% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (245 salary observations; 666 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 8,520 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k | Clinical Nutrition median $92k (middle half $83k–$101k)459 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $93k median in California | $78k nationally (+18%)245 state / 1,891 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in California | 288 active | 3,095 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 14% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Dietitian listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment300 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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